Fair Housing
A Texas apartment complex manager states: 'Our complex is a quiet place for retirees.' This statement may violate the Fair Housing Act because it:
ADiscriminates against retired people
BImplies a preference for older adults, potentially discouraging families with children from applying in violation of familial status protections✓ Correct
CIs false advertising under TREC rules
DViolates disability discrimination rules
Explanation
Marketing language that implies a property is designed for or preferred by a specific age group can suggest it is not welcoming to families with children. 'Quiet place for retirees' could discourage families with children from applying, potentially constituting familial status discrimination. Marketing should describe the property's features neutrally.
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