Fair Housing
In Illinois, housing for older persons (senior housing) may be exempt from familial status discrimination provisions if it meets which criteria?
AAt least 51% of units are occupied by persons 50 years or older
BEither: all units occupied by persons 62+; OR at least 80% of units have at least one resident 55+ AND the community publishes and follows policies demonstrating intent to be 55+ housing✓ Correct
CThe community is zoned for senior housing by the municipality
DThe community was built before 1988 specifically for senior residents
Explanation
The Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) provides two exemptions from fair housing's familial status protections: (1) 62+ housing: all occupants must be 62 or older; or (2) 55+ housing: at least 80% of occupied units must have at least one person 55 or older, AND the housing must publish and follow policies demonstrating intent to be 55+ senior housing, AND the housing must comply with HUD's age verification procedures. These are strictly interpreted.
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