Fair Housing
The exemption from the Fair Housing Act for Mrs. Murphy's Law applies to:
ACommercial properties only
BOwner-occupied buildings with no more than 4 units where the owner resides✓ Correct
CAny single-family home sold without an agent
DProperties in rural areas with fewer than 10 units
Explanation
The Mrs. Murphy exemption allows owner-occupants of buildings with 4 or fewer units to exercise personal choice in renting, as long as they don't use discriminatory advertising or a real estate agent.
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Key Terms to Know
Steering
An illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
Listing AgreementA contract between a property owner and a real estate broker that authorizes the broker to market and sell the property.
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