Fair HousingIntermediateAlabama Exam

Which of the following is a valid exception to the familial status provisions of the Fair Housing Act?

AAny building with fewer than 10 units
BHousing for older persons (55+ communities) that meets HUD guidelinesCorrect
CProperties owned by religious organizations
DAny private property sold without a real estate agent, as a general rule

Why Housing for older persons (55+ communities) that meets HUD guidelines Is Correct

Answer B: Housing for older persons (55+ communities) that meets HUD guidelines

The Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) provides an exemption from the familial status provisions for qualifying senior housing: either communities where all residents are 62+, or communities where 80% of occupied units have at least one resident 55+, with proper policies and procedures.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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