Fair Housing
Under Minnesota's fair housing laws, which of the following is a permitted exception to the familial status protection?
AA landlord who prefers tenants without children
BA senior housing community that qualifies as '55 or older' housing under the Housing for Older Persons Act✓ Correct
CAn apartment building that limits occupancy to two people per unit
DA homeowner who refuses to sell to families with more than two children
Explanation
The Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) provides an exception to familial status protections for qualifying senior housing communities—those where at least 80% of occupied units have one resident 55 or older and the community follows HUD guidelines for age verification.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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