Fair Housing
In New York, an advertisement stating 'no dogs or children' in a rental listing:
AIs lawful because landlords may set their own pet policies
BIs only illegal because of the 'no dogs' component
CIs illegal because 'no children' discriminates against families with children (familial status discrimination)✓ Correct
DIs legal if the building is owner-occupied with 4 or fewer units
Explanation
A 'no children' policy in a rental advertisement discriminates against families with children under 18, violating the familial status protections of the federal Fair Housing Act and New York State Human Rights Law. The 'no dogs' component relates to pets and is not a fair housing issue.
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