Fair Housing
What is the 'Mrs. Murphy exemption' to the Fair Housing Act?
AAn exemption for all landlords with fewer than 5 units
BAn exemption allowing owner-occupants of buildings with 4 or fewer units to rent without using a real estate agent and without discriminatory advertising, under certain conditions✓ Correct
CAn exemption for senior housing communities
DAn exemption for religious housing
Explanation
The 'Mrs. Murphy exemption' applies to owner-occupants of single-family homes or buildings with 4 or fewer units. They may discriminate in selecting tenants (with exceptions), provided they do not use a real estate agent and do not use discriminatory advertising. California has stricter rules than federal law.
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