Fair Housing

A Washington landlord advertises an apartment using words like 'walking distance to church' and 'Christian neighborhood.' This may violate fair housing because:

AIt is truthful information about neighborhood amenities

BIt expresses a religious preference and could discourage non-Christians from applying✓ Correct

COnly government housing is subject to advertising restrictions

DNeighborhood descriptions in advertising are always protected speech

Explanation

Advertising that indicates a preference for or against applicants based on religion (e.g., 'Christian neighborhood') violates the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on discriminatory advertising based on religion.

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