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A licensed broker in Moore, Oklahoma is approached by a developer who wants to market a new subdivision exclusively to members of a specific religious community by distributing flyers only at churches of that denomination and advertising only in that denomination's publications. The broker is asked to manage the marketing campaign. Under the Oklahoma Fair Housing Act, which of the following best describes this marketing strategy?

Correct Answer

B) The strategy constitutes discriminatory marketing based on religion and violates the Oklahoma Fair Housing Act

The Oklahoma Fair Housing Act (Title 25 O.S. §§ 1451-1466) prohibits not only outright refusals but also discriminatory marketing and advertising practices. Conducting a marketing campaign exclusively through channels targeting one religious group — with the intent to limit the buyer pool to that group — constitutes steering and discriminatory marketing based on religion, a protected class. The broker who participates in this campaign would be in violation of the Oklahoma Fair Housing Act and subject to discipline by OREC.

Answer Options
A
The strategy is permissible because the developer is not explicitly excluding other buyers — only targeting a specific community
B
The strategy constitutes discriminatory marketing based on religion and violates the Oklahoma Fair Housing Act
C
The strategy is permissible as long as the developer also accepts offers from buyers of other religions
D
The strategy is permissible because religious organizations have a constitutional right to establish housing communities for their members

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