Fair Housing
'Blockbusting' in Rhode Island refers to:
ABuilding large residential blocks in urban areas
BThe illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by exploiting fears about minorities moving into the neighborhood✓ Correct
CA zoning variance for multi-family developments
DThe practice of buying multiple foreclosed properties in one neighborhood
Explanation
Blockbusting (also called panic peddling) is the illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by exploiting fear that minorities moving into the area will cause property values to decline. It violates the Fair Housing Act.
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