Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which type of housing is NOT subject to its requirements?
AA 10-unit apartment building
BA single-family home sold through a real estate broker
COwner-occupied buildings with no more than 4 units where the owner lives in one unit✓ Correct
DCondominiums in a large complex
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act has a limited exemption for owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units (the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption), when no discriminatory advertising is used.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
Comparable Sales (Comps)Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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