Fair HousingIntermediateArizona Exam

Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is an exemption from the prohibition on discrimination?

AOwner-occupied buildings with up to 4 units where the owner resides, if no discriminatory advertising is usedCorrect

BSingle-family homes sold by an owner who currently holds title to more than three such homes, since the exemption applies only to smaller private landlords

CAll private clubs, regardless of whether they offer housing as a primary or incidental benefit to members, since private club status supersedes fair housing obligations

DAny religious organization that restricts the sale or rental of housing to members of the same religion, without limitation on the size of the housing facility

Why Owner-occupied buildings with up to 4 units where the owner resides, if no discriminatory advertising is used Is Correct

Answer A: Owner-occupied buildings with up to 4 units where the owner resides, if no discriminatory advertising is used

The Mrs. Murphy exemption allows owner-occupied buildings with up to 4 units (owner lives in one unit) to be exempt from the Fair Housing Act, provided no discriminatory advertising is used and no broker is used.

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.

Key Fair Housing Terms in This Question

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.

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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.

Joint Tenancy

Co-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.

Eminent Domain

The power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.

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