Fair Housing
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
BB. Illegal under the Fair Housing Act's prohibition on religious discrimination, as the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption is limited and does not apply here✓ Correct
CC. Legal if the owner lives nearby
DD. Legal for any privately owned single-family home
Explanation
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption from the FHA applies only to owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units.
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