Fair Housing
In Washington, redlining refers to the illegal practice of:
AShowing buyers only properties in certain neighborhoods
BRefusing to make loans or provide insurance in certain geographic areas due to the racial composition of those areas✓ Correct
CSetting higher rents for tenants of a specific national origin
DRefusing to list properties below a certain price
Explanation
Redlining is the illegal practice of denying loans, insurance, or other financial services in certain geographic areas based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas, violating fair lending and fair housing laws.
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