Fair Housing
Which of the following is an exemption to the federal Fair Housing Act?
AA large apartment complex refusing to rent to unmarried couples
BAn owner-occupied building with 1-4 units if the owner uses no broker and does not advertise discriminatorily✓ Correct
CA hotel refusing to rent rooms to minorities
DA bank refusing mortgages to female applicants
Explanation
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption applies to owner-occupied buildings with 1-4 units where the owner does not use a broker and does not advertise discriminatorily.
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