Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following properties is NOT exempt from fair housing requirements?
AA single-family home sold by an owner without the use of a real estate agent and without discriminatory advertising
BHousing operated by a religious organization for its own members, limited to persons of that religion
CA 20-unit apartment building owned by a corporate landlord✓ Correct
DA private club providing housing to its members
Explanation
A 20-unit apartment building owned by a corporate landlord is NOT exempt from fair housing requirements. The Fair Housing Act's exemptions are narrow: single-family homes sold by owners without brokers, owner-occupied buildings with no more than 4 units, religious organization housing, and private club housing are limited exceptions under specific conditions.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal 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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