Fair Housing
A Nevada landlord advertises 'perfect for young professionals' in their rental listing. Is this a fair housing concern?
ANo, it is merely a marketing description
BYes, it may suggest a preference against families with children (familial status discrimination) and possibly age discrimination✓ Correct
CNo, because age is not a protected class under fair housing laws
DYes, but only if the landlord has fewer than four rental units
Explanation
Phrases like 'perfect for young professionals,' 'adults only,' or 'quiet neighborhood' in rental advertising can indicate a discriminatory preference against families with children, which is a violation of familial status protections under the federal Fair Housing Act and Nevada law. Marketing language must be neutral and describe the property, not the preferred tenant.
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