Fair Housing
A Wisconsin real estate agent refuses to show a buyer homes in a neighborhood because of the buyer's national origin. This is:
APermitted if the agent believes the buyer won't qualify for a loan in that area
BSteering, which violates the Federal Fair Housing Act and Wisconsin Open Housing Act✓ Correct
CPermitted if the seller has instructed the agent not to sell to that buyer
DOnly a violation if the buyer files a complaint within 30 days
Explanation
Refusing to show homes based on a buyer's national origin is steering, which violates the Fair Housing Act and Wisconsin's Open Housing Act. Seller instructions to discriminate do not provide a defense.
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