Fair HousingIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado landlord who owns 10 single-family rental homes refuses to rent to families with children. Are they exempt from the Fair Housing Act?

AYes, single-family home rentals are always exempt
BNo — only single-family homes sold or rented by the owner without a broker may qualify for the exemption, and only for up to 3 owned homesCorrect
CYes, since the units are not in a multi-family building, though many experienced professionals would note some exceptions depending on the circumstances
DNo — there is no exemption for familial status

Why No — only single-family homes sold or rented by the owner without a broker may qualify for the exemption, and only for up to 3 owned homes Is Correct

Answer B: No — only single-family homes sold or rented by the owner without a broker may qualify for the exemption, and only for up to 3 owned homes

The single-family home exemption from the Fair Housing Act requires: the owner personally owns 3 or fewer single-family homes, no broker is used, and no discriminatory advertising is used. Owning 10 homes disqualifies this landlord from the exemption.

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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