Fair Housing
An Oklahoma property owner who refuses to sell their home to a person because of their religion is:
AWithin their rights as a private property owner
BViolating the Fair Housing Act which prohibits religious discrimination✓ Correct
COnly violating the law if the home was listed with a real estate agent
DCommitting a crime but not a fair housing violation
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on religion in the sale or rental of housing. A private property owner who refuses to sell because of the buyer's religion violates the Fair Housing Act, regardless of whether they used an agent.
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