Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

An Alaska homeowner selling their home without using a real estate agent who makes discriminatory statements in their advertising is:

AExempt from fair housing law since no agent is involved
BStill subject to the Fair Housing Act, which covers all residential housing transactionsCorrect
CExempt under the Mrs. Murphy exception if it is a single-family home, under this approach
DOnly subject to state fair housing law

Why Still subject to the Fair Housing Act, which covers all residential housing transactions Is Correct

Answer B: Still subject to the Fair Housing Act, which covers all residential housing transactions

The Fair Housing Act's Mrs. Murphy exemption allows owner-occupants of 1-4 unit buildings to sell or rent without a broker and without using discriminatory advertising.

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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