Fair Housing
Steering violates fair housing laws by:
AHelping buyers narrow down neighborhood choices based on schools
BDirecting prospective buyers toward or away from specific neighborhoods based on protected characteristics✓ Correct
CRecommending neighborhoods with lower crime rates
DProviding neighborhood demographic data from census reports
Explanation
Steering involves directing or channeling buyers or renters toward or away from particular neighborhoods based on their race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics. It is illegal under both federal and Pennsylvania fair housing laws.
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