Fair Housing
A Wisconsin apartment building owner who advertises 'English-speaking tenants preferred' is:
APermitted since language is not a protected class
BPotentially violating fair housing laws as language may be a proxy for national origin or ancestry✓ Correct
CRequired to post bilingual ads
DPermitted under Wisconsin law but not federal law
Explanation
While language itself is not a protected class, language preferences may be used as a proxy for national origin or ancestry discrimination, which could violate fair housing laws.
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