Fair Housing
Blockbusting is the practice of:
APurchasing multiple foreclosed properties in one area
BInducing homeowners to sell by suggesting that members of a protected class are moving into the neighborhood✓ Correct
CRefusing to show properties to members of protected classes
DCharging higher rents to members of protected classes
Explanation
Blockbusting (also called panic selling or panic peddling) is the illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by making representations that members of a protected class are moving into the neighborhood.
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