Fair Housing
Senior housing communities in Alabama may legally restrict occupancy to persons 55 or older if they meet which requirements?
ANo requirements — age restrictions are always permitted
BAt least 80% of units are occupied by persons 55+ and the community publishes its age restrictions✓ Correct
CThe community was built before 1968
DAll residents must be retired
Explanation
Under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA), a community may qualify for the 55+ exemption from the familial status protected class if: at least 80% of occupied units have one person 55+, the community publishes age verification policies, and HUD rules are followed.
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