Fair Housing
A property owner who operates a bed-and-breakfast and lives in the same building with up to 4 rental units is:
AFully subject to the Fair Housing Act with no exemptions
BExempt from the owner-occupied exemption because advertising is involved✓ Correct
CPermitted to discriminate freely because it is their home
DSubject only to Massachusetts fair housing law, not federal
Explanation
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption applies to owner-occupied buildings with no more than 4 units. However, the exemption is LOST if the owner uses discriminatory advertising. Advertising always subjects the owner to federal fair housing provisions.
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