Which statement regarding HUD guidelines would NOT be unlawful in residential advertising?

Which statement regarding HUD guidelines would NOT be unlawful in residential advertising?

• A. Dormitory facilities in educational institution
• B. Advertising that excludes families with children
• C. Advertising that targets a specific religion
• D. Advertising that prefers a race

Answer: (A)

Under HUD guidelines, advertising for housing cannot indicate a preference or limitation based on protected characteristics such as familial status, religion, or race. Yet there are exemptions for certain housing situations where the occupancy is tied to a specific institution or community. Dormitory facilities operated by an educational institution are intended for its students, so advertising such housing to the student body is permitted. This reflects a legitimate institutional purpose and is not about excluding people based on protected traits. In contrast, excluding families with children, targeting a specific religion, or preferring a particular race all amount to discrimination based on protected characteristics, which would violate the Fair Housing Act.

Under HUD guidelines, advertising for housing cannot indicate a preference or limitation based on protected characteristics such as familial status, religion, or race. Yet there are exemptions for certain housing situations where the occupancy is tied to a specific institution or community. Dormitory facilities operated by an educational institution are intended for its students, so advertising such housing to the student body is permitted. This reflects a legitimate institutional purpose and is not about excluding people based on protected traits. In contrast, excluding families with children, targeting a specific religion, or preferring a particular race all amount to discrimination based on protected characteristics, which would violate the Fair Housing Act.