Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a seller who refuses to negotiate with a buyer because of the buyer's religion is:
AExercising their right to choose buyers
BViolating the Fair Housing Act's protections based on religion✓ Correct
CPermitted if the property is owner-occupied
DOnly subject to civil (not criminal) penalties
Explanation
Religion is one of the seven protected classes under the Federal Fair Housing Act. Refusing to sell, rent, or negotiate with a person because of their religion is prohibited regardless of whether the property is owner-occupied (with very limited exemptions).
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