Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a Washington newspaper may be liable for fair housing violations if it:
AReports on real estate market trends
BPublishes discriminatory rental or sales advertising✓ Correct
CAdvertises properties in low-income areas
DReports on neighborhood crime statistics
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act applies to the publishing of discriminatory advertising. A newspaper that knowingly publishes ads with discriminatory language or preferences may face liability under the FHA.
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