Fair Housing
Redlining in real estate refers to:
AMarking property boundary lines on surveys
BRefusing to provide mortgage loans or insurance in certain geographic areas based on racial composition✓ Correct
CMarking defective items on a home inspection report
DFlagging properties with environmental hazards
Explanation
Redlining is the illegal practice by lenders or insurers of refusing to provide services in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas, in violation of fair lending and fair housing laws.
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