Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

Which of the following properties is EXEMPT from the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on familial status discrimination?

AAny single-family rental in Alaska
BHousing designated for persons 62 or older where all residents meet the age requirementCorrect
CAny complex with fewer than 5 units, though outcomes can differ depending on circumstances
DEmployer-provided housing

Why Housing designated for persons 62 or older where all residents meet the age requirement Is Correct

Answer B: Housing designated for persons 62 or older where all residents meet the age requirement

The Fair Housing Act exempts 'housing for older persons' from its familial status protections. This includes housing where all residents are 62 or older, or 80% of units have at least one resident who is 55 or older (under HUD regulations).

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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