Fair Housing
A Florida property owner owns a single-family home which they rent personally without using a real estate agent. Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which exemption might apply?
AOwner-occupied exemption for buildings with up to 4 units
BMrs. Murphy exemption — applies to owner-occupied dwellings with 1 to 4 units
CSingle-family home exemption if the owner owns 3 or fewer single-family homes✓ Correct
DAll private rental properties are exempt from the Fair Housing Act
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act exempts single-family homes sold or rented without a broker or agent by an owner who owns 3 or fewer such homes (and does not use discriminatory advertising). This exemption does not apply if the owner uses a broker or discriminatory advertising.
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