Fair Housing
A West Virginia real estate agent who publishes a listing with the language 'ideal for young professionals, no children' is:
AUsing effective targeted marketing
BViolating the Fair Housing Act through discriminatory advertising based on familial status✓ Correct
CProviding helpful information for potential buyers
DWithin their rights since it is merely a suggestion
Explanation
Discriminatory advertising — including language suggesting a preference for or against families with children — violates the Fair Housing Act. All advertising must appeal to all potential buyers without reference to protected class.
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