Fair HousingIntermediateDelaware Exam
Housing that qualifies as 'housing for older persons' (55+ communities) under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) is exempt from which fair housing protected class?
ARace and color
BFamilial status (children under 18)Correct
CDisability
DNational origin
Why Familial status (children under 18) Is Correct
Answer B: Familial status (children under 18)
Under HOPA, qualifying 55+ communities that meet specific criteria (at least 80% of units occupied by at least one person 55 or older, published policies, compliance surveys) are exempt from the familial status protected class.
Exam Tip: Fair Housing
Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.
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