What did the 1972 amendment to the Fair Housing Act require?

• A. It prohibited discrimination based on familial status
• B. Equal opportunity poster must be displayed in all sales and rental offices
• C. It defined handicap or disability
• D. It established the maximum fines for discrimination

Answer: (B)

Key idea: public notice and enforcement in housing law. The 1972 amendment added a concrete requirement that every sales or rental office display the Equal Housing Opportunity poster. This poster is a visible reminder to everyone entering the office that housing opportunities must be offered without discrimination and that violations can be reported to HUD. It promotes awareness and helps ensure compliance by brokers, landlords, and property managers.

The other options relate to protections or details that were added in different years or under different provisions, not the specific poster display requirement introduced by this amendment.