Fair Housing

A NC property owner who asks their broker 'How many minorities live in this neighborhood?' in order to decide whether to sell is asking the broker to engage in:

AA legitimate market research question
BPotentially discriminatory conduct — the broker should not provide information that facilitates discrimination✓ Correct
CA fair housing-neutral inquiry
DAn acceptable neighborhood analysis

Explanation

A broker who provides racial composition data in response to a seller trying to choose buyers based on neighborhood demographics facilitates potential discrimination. The broker should decline to assist in discriminatory decision-making.

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