Fair Housing
Housing for older persons is exempt from the familial status provisions of the Fair Housing Act if:
AAll occupants are over 55 and the community publishes age-restriction policies✓ Correct
BThe community was built before 1968
CThe community has fewer than 10 units
DThe owner lives in one of the units
Explanation
The Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) exempts communities from the familial status provision if at least 80% of units are occupied by at least one person 55 or older and the community publishes and follows policies demonstrating its intent to be senior housing.
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