Fair Housing
Under Delaware fair housing law, can a religious organization operate housing restricted to members of its religion?
ANo, this is always prohibited discrimination
BYes, religious organizations may limit non-commercial housing to members of their religion, subject to conditions✓ Correct
COnly if the housing is in a historically religious neighborhood
DOnly if less than 10 units are involved
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act exempts religious organizations from the religion restriction when operating non-commercial housing, allowing them to give preference to members of their religion — provided they don't discriminate on other protected bases.
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