Fair Housing
Blockbusting is the illegal practice of:
ARefusing to make loans in minority neighborhoods
BInducing homeowners to sell by exploiting fears that minorities are moving into the neighborhood✓ Correct
CDirecting buyers to neighborhoods based on their protected class characteristics
DApplying different rental terms to tenants of different races
Explanation
Blockbusting (panic peddling) involves persuading property owners to sell by suggesting that the arrival of people of a particular race, religion, or other protected class will cause property values to decline. It is prohibited under the Fair Housing Act.
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