Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, if a real estate agent makes housing decisions based on stereotypical assumptions about a buyer's racial preferences (even without overt racist intent), this is:
AAcceptable because the agent had good intentions
BStill a fair housing violation because intent is not required for steering violations✓ Correct
COnly a violation if the buyer complains
DAcceptable if the buyer is shown the same number of properties as others
Explanation
Steering and other fair housing violations do not require discriminatory intent. Making housing decisions based on assumptions about what buyers want based on their race — even with 'good intentions' — is still illegal steering. The Fair Housing Act focuses on the effect of the conduct, not solely the intent.
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