Fair Housing

A NH newspaper that accepts a real estate advertisement containing discriminatory language is:

AExempt because it is a third party
BPotentially liable under the Fair Housing Act for publishing discriminatory advertising✓ Correct
COnly subject to FCC regulation
DImmune if the advertiser signed an indemnification

Explanation

The Fair Housing Act's advertising provisions apply to publishers and broadcasters as well as advertisers. A newspaper or website that knowingly publishes discriminatory housing ads may face liability.

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