Blockbusting, which involves persuading an individual to sell her home by telling her that minority groups are moving into the neighborhood, is one form of discrimination in housing that is prohibited by which of the following acts of Congress?
A) Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act
B) Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act
C) Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act)
D) Equal Credit Opportunity Act

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The Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act) prohibits discrimination against protected classes in housing, including blockbusting. The Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act addresses banking and financial regulations. The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act regulates mortgage loan originators. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits discrimination in lending.

Blockbusting, Which Involves Persuading an Individual to Sell Her Home