Fair Housing
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
BThe ADA exemption for small landlords
CThe 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption for owner-occupied buildings of 4 or fewer units✓ Correct
DThe Colorado state religious freedom exemption
Explanation
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.
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