Fair Housing
Blockbusting refers to:
ARefusing to make loans in certain neighborhoods
BInducing property owners to sell by claiming that minority groups are moving into the neighborhood✓ Correct
CRequiring different security deposits based on disability status
DAdvertising properties only in certain publications to reach specific demographics
Explanation
Blockbusting (also called panic selling) is the illegal practice of inducing owners to sell their properties by making representations about the entry of protected class members into the neighborhood, for the purpose of profit. It is prohibited under the Fair Housing Act.
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