Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following exemptions allows a religious organization to limit housing to members of that religion?
AThe Mrs. Murphy exemption
BThe religious organization exemption (if the housing is for non-commercial purposes)✓ Correct
CThe senior housing exemption
DThe owner-occupant exemption
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act contains a religious organization exemption allowing nonprofit religious organizations to restrict occupancy of housing they own and operate (for non-commercial purposes) to members of their religion.
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