Fair Housing
Which of the following is NOT an exemption from the federal Fair Housing Act?
ASingle-family homes sold by the owner without a broker
BOwner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units (Mrs. Murphy exemption)
CA landlord who prefers to rent only to people of their own religion✓ Correct
DPrivate clubs renting to their own members
Explanation
A landlord's personal religious preference is NOT an exemption from the Fair Housing Act. Religion is a protected class. The Mrs. Murphy, private club, and owner-sold single-family home exemptions are real, but they never permit discriminatory advertising.
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