Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is an allowable exemption?
AA real estate agent refusing to show a home to a buyer of a specific race
BA private individual selling their own home without a real estate agent or advertising✓ Correct
CA landlord refusing to rent to a person with a disability
DA lender charging higher rates to minority applicants
Explanation
A private individual selling their own home (FSBO) with no agent and no discriminatory advertising is exempt from the Fair Housing Act under certain conditions.
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