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A Tennessee real estate firm's advertising consistently shows only white families in its promotional materials for a new residential development in Nashville. No minority families are depicted despite the diverse demographics of the area. Under the Tennessee Human Rights Act, this advertising practice most likely violates fair housing law because it:

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B) Indicates a preference or limitation based on race through the use of selective human models.

Under the Tennessee Human Rights Act (Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-101 et seq.) and HUD advertising guidelines, using human models that exclusively represent one racial group in advertising for housing can indicate a discriminatory preference or limitation based on race. Advertising that signals to prospective buyers or renters that certain groups are preferred or unwelcome violates fair housing law, even if no explicit discriminatory language is used. The consistent use of only white families in a diverse market creates an implied message of racial preference.

Answer Options
A
Fails to include the Equal Housing Opportunity logo in all print advertisements.
B
Indicates a preference or limitation based on race through the use of selective human models.
C
Does not accurately represent the racial composition of the surrounding neighborhood.
D
Uses marketing materials without prior approval from the Tennessee Human Rights Commission.

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