Fair Housing
In Louisiana, a homeowner renting out a room in their owner-occupied single-family home may be exempt from certain Fair Housing Act provisions under the:
AHousing for Older Persons Act
BMrs. Murphy exemption — the owner's personal residence exemption for small landlords who do not use a broker or discriminatory advertising✓ Correct
CCommunity Reinvestment Act exemption
DLouisiana Fair Housing Act owner exemption
Explanation
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption allows owner-occupants of buildings with 4 or fewer units to choose their own tenants based on personal preference — including consideration of characteristics that would otherwise be protected — provided they do not use a broker or discriminatory advertising.
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