Fair Housing
An Oregon broker refuses to show a buyer any properties in a neighborhood where the buyer's ethnic group is in the minority, claiming it is for the buyer's comfort. This constitutes:
APermissible guidance based on buyer preference
BSteering — an illegal form of housing discrimination✓ Correct
CA legitimate business practice protecting the broker from liability
DPermissible if the buyer has requested guidance on neighborhood demographics
Explanation
Steering occurs when a broker channels buyers to or away from neighborhoods based on protected characteristics (race, ethnicity, religion, etc.).
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