Fair Housing
A Portland landlord advertises their property as 'Perfect for professional adults without children.' Under fair housing law, this advertisement:
AIs permissible since adults are not a protected class
BViolates fair housing law because it expresses a preference against families with children✓ Correct
CIs only permissible for units in buildings designated for seniors
DIs permissible since it doesn't explicitly say 'no children'
Explanation
Advertising that expresses a preference for 'adults' or implies an unwelcome attitude toward families with children violates the familial status protection of the Fair Housing Act. The phrase 'without children' makes the discriminatory intent explicit and clearly illegal.
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