Fair HousingIntermediateAlabama Exam

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, as is typically expected in this situation
BAt least 80% of units are occupied by persons 55+ and the community publishes its age restrictionsCorrect
CThe community was built before 1968
DAll residents must be retired

Why At least 80% of units are occupied by persons 55+ and the community publishes its age restrictions Is Correct

Answer B: At least 80% of units are occupied by persons 55+ and the community publishes its age restrictions

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.

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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