Christian Dalbert, a Real Estate Broker, Went from Door-To-Door in a Cleveland

Multiple Choice

Christian Dalbert, a real estate broker, went from door-to-door in a Cleveland neighborhood and knocked on doors to explain that immigrants were moving into the area and that they "always bring bedbugs with them, and you cannot get rid of bedbugs unless you get rid of all your furniture and clothes." Most of those residing in the neighborhood listed their homes with Dalbert and left the area. The area became populated with immigrants from various countries. What if the area was diverse prior to Christian's efforts and remained diverse after the homes were sold?

A) The Fair Housing Act requires proof that the conduct resulted in exclusion on the basis of race, religion, or national origin
B) The Fair Housing Act applies because brokers are not permitted to solicit throughout neighborhoods
C) The Fair Housing Act does not apply to statements about bedbugs
D) The Fair Housing Act does not apply to property condition issues discussed by landlords and brokers