Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act prohibits which of the following advertising practices?
AAdvertising a property as near a house of worship
BUsing words or images that indicate a preference or limitation based on a protected class✓ Correct
CAdvertising price ranges for properties
DListing the number of bedrooms and bathrooms
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act and HUD guidelines prohibit advertising that uses words, phrases, or images that indicate a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status.
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