Fair Housing
A Minnesota landlord owns a 4-unit building and occupies one unit. Under the federal Fair Housing Act, is this landlord exempt from fair housing requirements?
AYes, owners of buildings with fewer than 5 units who occupy one are exempt (Mrs. Murphy exemption)✓ Correct
BNo, all rental property owners must comply with fair housing law
COnly partially exempt - they must still comply for race and national origin
DExempt only if the property was built before 1968
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act's 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption applies to owner-occupied buildings with 4 or fewer units.
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