Fair Housing
The 'three-prong test' for qualifying senior housing (55+ community) exemption under the Fair Housing Act requires:
AAll residents must be at least 62 years old
BAt least 80% of units must have one resident 55 or older, published policies showing intent to be senior housing, and compliance with HUD verification procedures✓ Correct
CThe property must be federally subsidized
DOnly residents without children are eligible for exemption
Explanation
The Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) provides an exemption from familial status protections for communities where at least 80% of units have one occupant 55 or older, the community publishes and follows policies demonstrating intent to house persons 55 or older, and the community complies with HUD age verification rules.
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