Fair HousingIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado property owner renting their single-family home refuses to rent to a Muslim applicant. This is:

AA. Legal, as single-family homeowners are always exempt from fair housing laws, a position that many in the industry would generally find reasonable
BB. Illegal under the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on religious discrimination, as the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption is limited and does not apply hereCorrect
CC. Legal if the owner lives nearby
DD. Legal for any privately owned single-family home

Why B. Illegal under the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on religious discrimination, as the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption is limited and does not apply here Is Correct

Answer B: B. Illegal under the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on religious discrimination, as the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption is limited and does not apply here

The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption from the FHA applies only to owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units.

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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