Note that other publishers are also liable under these laws. By that I mean papers, craigslist, etc. This is a specific law targeting specific advertisements.

Note that other publishers are also liable under these laws. By that I mean papers, craigslist, etc. This is a specific law targeting specific advertisements. For many other kinds of advertising, facebook is still free from liability. The reason housing advertisements get special treatment is that housing is both a neccesity, and housing trends have a very strong effect on society.