Fair HousingIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado landlord who lives in a 4-unit building and refuses to rent to a person of a different religion may be protected by:

ANo exemption — religious discrimination is never permitted, as a general rule
BThe ADA exemption for small landlords
CThe 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption for owner-occupied buildings of 4 or fewer unitsCorrect
DThe Colorado state religious freedom exemption

Why The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption for owner-occupied buildings of 4 or fewer units Is Correct

Answer C: The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption for owner-occupied buildings of 4 or fewer units

The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption in the federal Fair Housing Act allows owner-occupants of buildings with 4 or fewer units to decline rental for personal reasons without using discriminatory advertising or a broker.

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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