Fair Housing
What is 'occupancy standards' discrimination and how does it arise in Hawaii rental housing?
AA. Standards requiring all units to meet building code occupancy limits; not a fair housing issue
BB. Unreasonably restrictive occupancy limits that effectively exclude families with children, violating familial status protections✓ Correct
CC. Standards limiting the number of registered vehicles per unit
DD. Noise and conduct standards in lease agreements
Explanation
Applying overly restrictive occupancy limits (such as 'one person per bedroom') can be a form of familial status discrimination if it effectively prevents families with children from renting. HUD's general guideline is that two persons per bedroom is a reasonable baseline, but smaller units, physical limitations, and other factors may justify stricter limits.
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The annual income generated by an income-producing property after subtracting operating expenses, but before debt service.
Fair Housing ActFederal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
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