Fair Housing
A New Mexico landlord advertises 'ideal for professional couple without children.' This advertisement is:
APermissible because it describes the landlord's preference
BA violation of the Fair Housing Act for indicating a preference against families with children✓ Correct
CPermissible because the building has only two units
DPermissible if the landlord is an individual owner
Explanation
Advertising that expresses a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on a protected class—including familial status—violates the Fair Housing Act, regardless of whether an actual refusal occurs.
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