Fair Housing
Which statement about the Iowa Fair Housing exemptions is CORRECT?
AAll owner-occupied housing is exempt from Iowa fair housing laws
BSingle-family homes sold by an owner without a broker may have a limited exemption under federal law✓ Correct
CReligious organizations may discriminate based on race
DSenior housing is always exempt from familial status requirements
Explanation
Under federal Fair Housing Act, certain owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units (Mrs. Murphy exemption) and private sellers without a broker may have limited exemptions. Iowa's law may be stricter.
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