Fair Housing
Which of the following Virginia advertising practices would violate the Fair Housing Act?
AAdvertising 'close to public transportation'
BAdvertising 'no pets allowed'
CUsing only models of one race in advertising photos for a residential community✓ Correct
DAdvertising a two-bedroom apartment
Explanation
Using models of only one race in advertising creates an impression that people of other races are not welcome, which violates the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory advertising.
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