Fair Housing
Which of the following properties is generally EXEMPT from the federal Fair Housing Act?
AAn apartment complex with 20 units owned by a corporation
BA single-family home sold by an owner without using a real estate agent and without discriminatory advertising✓ Correct
CA duplex where the owner does not live on the premises
DA condominium complex with 10 units
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act includes a limited exemption for owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, and for private sales of single-family homes by the owner without the use of a real estate agent and without discriminatory advertising or statements.
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