Fair Housing

A NH landlord who verbally indicates a preference for tenants without children when speaking with a prospective tenant is:

AProtected by freedom of speech
BViolating the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on statements expressing a preference against familial status✓ Correct
COnly liable if it is in writing
DProtected if the building has fewer than 4 units

Explanation

The Fair Housing Act prohibits making, printing, or publishing any statement that indicates a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on protected class — including verbal statements made to prospective tenants.

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