Blockbusting is illegal because it exploits fears about protected classes to influence property sales.

Blockbusting is illegal because it exploits fears about protected classes to influence property sales.

• A. It is illegal because it exploits fears about protected classes to influence sales.
• B. It is a recommended marketing tactic.
• C. It is allowed if the seller agrees.
• D. It only applies to commercial properties.

Answer: (A)

Blockbusting is an illegal discriminatory practice that uses fear of protected classes to influence property sales. The law protects equal housing opportunities by prohibiting any person from inducing or attempting to induce homeowners to sell by making representations about the presence or movement of people in a protected class (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or family status). This tactic manipulates emotions to affect the housing market, which is exactly what the Fair Housing Act aims to prevent. Consent from a seller doesn’t legalize this; it’s not a legitimate marketing tactic and it doesn’t only apply to commercial properties.

Blockbusting is an illegal discriminatory practice that uses fear of protected classes to influence property sales. The law protects equal housing opportunities by prohibiting any person from inducing or attempting to induce homeowners to sell by making representations about the presence or movement of people in a protected class (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or family status). This tactic manipulates emotions to affect the housing market, which is exactly what the Fair Housing Act aims to prevent. Consent from a seller doesn’t legalize this; it’s not a legitimate marketing tactic and it doesn’t only apply to commercial properties.