Which advertising phrase would violate the FHA?

• A. No disabled people
• B. We welcome all qualified applicants
• C. No smoking allowed in all units
• D. Equal housing opportunity

Answer: (A)

The key concept is that advertising for housing cannot exclude or express a preference for people based on protected characteristics, including disability. The Fair Housing Act prohibits statements that indicate a limitation or bias against a protected class.

The phrase “No disabled people” directly excludes individuals with disabilities from housing opportunities, which is exactly the sort of discriminatory advertising the FHA forbids. It sends a message that disabled applicants are not welcome, violating the principle of equal access.

By contrast, “We welcome all qualified applicants” signals inclusivity and non-discrimination; “No smoking allowed in all units” is a neutral policy about a building rule, not a statement tied to a protected class; and “Equal housing opportunity” is the standard compliance phrase that affirms non-discrimination.