Fair Housing
A Virginia broker publishes a listing with 'perfect for young professionals' in the marketing. This language may violate fair housing laws by:
ADiscriminating based on religion
BImplying a preference that discriminates based on familial status or age✓ Correct
CDiscriminating based on race
DViolating VREB advertising rules only
Explanation
Phrases like 'young professionals' may imply a preference for tenants without children or of a certain age, which can constitute discriminatory advertising based on familial status or age under fair housing laws.
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