Blockbusting, Which Involves Persuading an Individual to Sell Her Home

question 12

Multiple Choice

Blockbusting, which involves persuading an individual to sell her home by telling her that minority groups are moving into the neighborhood, is one form of discrimination in housing that is prohibited by which of the following acts of Congress?

• A) Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act
• B) Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act
• C) Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act)
• D) Equal Credit Opportunity Act

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