Fair Housing
A real estate agent in Lancaster, PA shows a Muslim buyer only properties in certain neighborhoods while avoiding showing properties in other areas. This is an example of:
AAcceptable market segmentation
BSteering based on religion — a Fair Housing Act violation✓ Correct
CLegal buyer counseling
DPermissible practice if the buyer requested those areas
Explanation
Steering based on a buyer's religion is a violation of the federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Agents must show buyers all properties that meet their stated criteria regardless of the buyer's religion, race, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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