Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is permitted?
ARefusing to rent to a person based on their national origin
BCharging higher rent to tenants with children
CA religious organization giving preference to members of its faith in its own housing owned for non-commercial purposes✓ Correct
DAdvertising housing as 'adults only' in a general market area
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act provides a limited exemption allowing religious organizations to give preference to members of their faith for housing they own for non-commercial purposes. This exemption does not permit discrimination on other protected bases and does not apply if the organization is operating commercially.
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