Fair Housing
Which of the following IS an exemption under the federal Fair Housing Act?
AA real estate agent who prefers to work only with certain ethnic groups
BA private club that provides lodging as a non-commercial incident to its primary purpose✓ Correct
CA bank that charges higher rates to protected class members
DA developer who builds housing only for one religious denomination
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act exempts private clubs that provide lodging as an incident to their primary purpose (not as a commercial activity) from its provisions, provided membership is restricted and not open to the public.
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