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An Ohio landlord posts an online rental listing that uses an algorithm to target the ad only to users aged 25-40, effectively excluding older adults and families with young parents. Under the Ohio Civil Rights Act, this practice is:

Correct Answer

D) Potentially discriminatory because age-targeted advertising can violate familial status protections and Ohio's fair housing rules

Using algorithms that target or exclude audiences based on age can violate fair housing advertising rules, including protections for familial status (families with children). Under both federal and Ohio law, the medium of advertising does not exempt discriminatory targeting.

Answer Options
A
Permissible because online advertising algorithms are not subject to fair housing law
B
Only illegal if a specific individual files a complaint about being excluded
C
Permissible because the landlord did not personally choose which individuals saw the ad
D
Potentially discriminatory because age-targeted advertising can violate familial status protections and Ohio's fair housing rules

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