Fair Housing
A Washington landlord advertises a unit as 'perfect for a young couple without children.' Under the Fair Housing Act, this advertisement:
AIs permissible as descriptive marketing
BIs illegal because it expresses a preference against families with children (familial status)✓ Correct
CIs legal because it doesn't mention race
DIs legal for properties with 3 or fewer units
Explanation
Advertising that expresses a preference for tenants without children ('without children,' 'adults only,' 'no children') discriminates based on familial status in violation of the Fair Housing Act, regardless of the number of units.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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