Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which property is generally exempt from the prohibition against familial status discrimination?
AAny single-family home sold through a broker
BHousing for older persons (55+ communities meeting HUD requirements)✓ Correct
CMulti-family properties with fewer than 4 units
DAll rental housing owned by private individuals
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act allows qualified senior housing communities to restrict occupancy to older persons without violating familial status protections. To qualify, at least 80% of occupied units must have at least one resident age 55 or older.
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