Fair Housing
A Washington property management company advertises apartments with the phrase 'ideal for young professionals.' This advertising language:
AIs permissible as it describes the current tenant demographic
BMay constitute familial status discrimination by discouraging families✓ Correct
CIs required to attract high-quality tenants
DIs only a fair housing violation if it explicitly says 'no children'
Explanation
Advertising language that suggests a preference for tenants of a particular age group (like 'young professionals') can discourage families with children, potentially constituting familial status discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.
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