Property & OwnershipQuestion 95 of 120
'Blockbusting' refers to the illegal practice of:
a.Refusing to rent to families with children
b.Setting minimum square footage requirements
c.Requiring flood insurance
d.Inducing owners to sell by suggesting that people of a certain protected class are moving into the area
Explanation
Blockbusting involves persuading owners to sell, often at a loss, by exploiting fears about the entry of a protected group into the neighborhood. It is prohibited under fair housing laws.
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