Fair Housing
A West Virginia agent places an advertisement for a rental property that says 'No children, no pets.' This advertisement:
AIs permissible because children and pets are in the same category
BViolates the Fair Housing Act regarding familial status✓ Correct
CIs lawful advertising for an adult community
DIs legal if the landlord personally approves all tenants
Explanation
'No children' language in rental advertising violates the familial status protections of the Fair Housing Act. Only qualifying housing for older persons communities may legally restrict occupancy based on familial status.
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