Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a permissible exemption from the advertising restrictions?
AA private landlord with 4 units who advertises by word of mouth and does not use a real estate agent✓ Correct
BA licensed real estate agent advertising on behalf of a seller
CA condominium association excluding families with children from all units
DA landlord refusing to rent to a protected class
Explanation
The Mrs. Murphy exemption allows an owner of a 1-4 unit building (who lives in one unit) to discriminate without using a real estate broker and without discriminatory advertising. Using a broker or advertising removes this exemption.
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