Fair Housing
A real estate broker refuses to show a Jewish buyer properties in a predominantly Christian neighborhood. This violates the FHA based on which protected class?
ARace
BReligion✓ Correct
CNational origin
DSex
Explanation
Religion is one of the seven protected classes under the Federal Fair Housing Act. Refusing to show properties or steering buyers based on their religion is a direct violation of the FHA.
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