Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a 'testers' program where individuals of different races pose as potential buyers to test for discrimination is:
AIllegal because it involves deception
BA valid tool used by fair housing organizations to detect discrimination✓ Correct
COnly permitted by federal agencies
DInadmissible as evidence in court
Explanation
Fair housing testing programs, where trained individuals pose as potential buyers or renters to detect discriminatory practices, are a legally recognized and widely used tool. Evidence gathered through testing is admissible in fair housing enforcement actions.
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