Fair Housing

Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a permitted exemption for religious organizations?

ASelling property only to congregation members, regardless of race

BRestricting occupancy of housing operated for religious purposes to members of the religion, if not operated for commercial purposes✓ Correct

CAdvertising housing available only to their religion in all media

DRefusing to rent to any person of a different faith in any of their properties

Explanation

Religious organizations may restrict occupancy of non-commercially operated housing to members of their religion, but this exemption does NOT allow discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.

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Fair Housing Act

Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.

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Proration

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