Fair HousingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

A 'senior housing' community can legally exclude families with children if:

AThe owner is over 62 years of age, as defined under the Fair Employment and Housing Act
BIt qualifies as housing for older persons under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA)Correct
CAt least 25% of residents are over 55, consistent with federal Fair Housing Act protections
DThe community has fewer than 50 units, per standard fair housing compliance practice

Why It qualifies as housing for older persons under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) Is Correct

Answer B: It qualifies as housing for older persons under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA)

Under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA), communities can legally exclude families with children if they qualify as '55 and older' housing (80% of occupied units must have at least one person 55+) or '62 and older' housing. Familial status, added by the 1988 Fair Housing Amendments Act, protects families with children under 18, pregnant women, and anyone securing legal custody of a minor.

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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