Fair Housing
Which exemption allows a private individual who owns no more than three single-family homes to sell without using a broker exempt from the Fair Housing Act?
AThe Mrs. Murphy exemption
BThe private owner exemption (Jones v. Mayer exemption)✓ Correct
CThe small landlord exemption
DThere is no such exemption; the Fair Housing Act applies universally
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act exempts private owners of up to three single-family homes who sell without a broker or discriminatory advertising. However, this exemption does not apply to the prohibitions of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
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