Fair Housing

A landlord who owns a single-family home and rents it through a real estate agent is subject to the Fair Housing Act:

AOnly if the home is located in a city with a fair housing ordinance
BYes, because using an agent removes the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption✓ Correct
CNo, because single-family home owners are always exempt
DOnly if they advertise in a discriminatory manner

Explanation

The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption allows owner-occupants of small dwellings to decline renters without violating fair housing IF they do not use a broker or agent and do not use discriminatory advertising. Using a broker removes the exemption.

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