Fair Housing
A Maryland senior housing community that advertises 'no children under 18' may be exempt from familial status provisions if:
AThe community has more than 50 units
BIt qualifies as housing for older persons — all residents are 62 or older, or 80% are 55+ and it meets HUD requirements✓ Correct
CThe owner built the community with private funds
DThe community has a pool
Explanation
Housing communities qualify for the 55+ or 62+ exemptions from familial status protection if they meet specific criteria under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA).
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