Fair Housing
Under the FHA, 'discriminatory advertising' includes any advertisement that:
AIncludes the price of the property
BUses words, phrases, or symbols indicating a preference for or limitation based on a protected class✓ Correct
CIs placed only in local newspapers
DMentions the proximity to schools
Explanation
The FHA prohibits any advertisement that expresses a preference for or limitation based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. This includes explicit statements, code words, and images that indicate preference for or against protected classes.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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