Fair Housing
Blockbusting is defined as:
ARedlining neighborhoods for lending purposes
BInducing panic selling by suggesting that protected classes are moving into the neighborhood✓ Correct
CRefusing to show homes in certain neighborhoods
DSetting different rental terms based on race
Explanation
Blockbusting (panic peddling) is the illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by suggesting that persons of a protected class are moving into the neighborhood, implying this will lower property values.
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