Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act exempts from its coverage:
AAll properties with fewer than 5 units
BA religious organization giving preference to members of its religion in non-commercial housing it owns✓ Correct
CAll rentals under $1,000 per month
DProperties in states with their own fair housing laws
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act contains limited exemptions including non-commercial housing owned by religious organizations for their members, and housing for older persons (55+ communities meeting HUD requirements).
Related Massachusetts Fair Housing Questions
- The phrase 'disparate impact' in fair housing law means:
- Which of the following is an example of disparate impact under fair housing law?
- A Massachusetts landlord with a 10-unit building wants to add a rule requiring all residents to be 55 or older. Under the Fair Housing Act, this is:
- A Massachusetts real estate agent who belongs to a religious group should not:
- Which of the following properties is EXEMPT from the federal Fair Housing Act?
- Under the federal Fair Housing Act's 'reasonable accommodation' requirement, a landlord must:
- Under Massachusetts Chapter 151B, a real estate licensee may NOT ask a prospective tenant:
- Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a permissible exemption?
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