Fair Housing
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption to the federal Fair Housing Act applies to owners who:
AOwn rental property in Florida
BRent rooms in an owner-occupied dwelling with no more than 4 units✓ Correct
COwn no more than 3 single-family homes
DAre 62 years of age or older
Explanation
The Mrs. Murphy exemption allows an owner-occupant of a building with 4 or fewer units to discriminate in renting rooms or units in their own home, provided they do not use a broker and do not use discriminatory advertising.
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