Fair Housing
Redlining in West Virginia historically occurred when:
ALenders or insurers refused to provide services in certain geographic areas based on the racial composition of the neighborhood✓ Correct
BReal estate agents drew red lines around properties with disclosure issues
CLandlords marked rental applications with a red line for unqualified tenants
DAppraisers assigned lower values to properties near highways
Explanation
Redlining was the illegal practice of refusing to lend, insure, or provide services in neighborhoods based on their racial or ethnic composition, regardless of individual creditworthiness. It contributed to racial segregation and disinvestment.
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