Fair Housing
HUD's Fair Housing Act Advertising Guidelines prohibit real estate ads that express a preference for or against people of a particular race. Such language in an NH newspaper ad includes:
AOnly direct statements like 'Whites only'
BBoth explicit statements and coded language, symbols, or images that suggest racial preference✓ Correct
COnly language in the headline of an ad
DOnly language in ads for rental properties
Explanation
HUD's guidelines cover both explicit discriminatory language and coded language, symbols, or images that would convey a preference to an ordinary reader — such as photographs, neighborhood descriptions, or subtle wording that signals racial preference.
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