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Marcus, an Ohio broker, advertises a rental property with the phrase 'Perfect for young professionals — no kids allowed.' A family with children files a complaint with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Which outcome is MOST likely?

Correct Answer

C) The OCRC will investigate the complaint as a potential violation of familial status protections

The OCRC has jurisdiction to investigate fair housing complaints, including familial status violations. Advertising that excludes families with children violates both the federal Fair Housing Act and the Ohio Civil Rights Act. 'No kids allowed' is a clear violation.

Answer Options
A
The complaint will be dismissed because advertising preferences are protected free speech
B
The complaint will be referred to federal HUD since familial status is only a federal protection
C
The OCRC will investigate the complaint as a potential violation of familial status protections
D
The broker will only face discipline from the Division of Real Estate, not the OCRC

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Key Terms:

advertisingfamilial_statusOCRC_investigationdiscriminatory_ads

Related Concepts

A tie-in arrangement is an illegal antitrust practice in which a seller conditions the purchase of one product or service on the buyer's agreement to purchase a separate product or service.

A trust account, also called an escrow account, is a separate bank account maintained by a broker to hold funds belonging to others, such as earnest money deposits, security deposits, or other client funds.

Advertising regulations govern how real estate licensees may market properties and services, requiring truthful, non-deceptive advertising that includes proper identification of the brokerage.

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