Fair Housing
A 55+ housing community in Mississippi is exempt from the familial status provisions of the Fair Housing Act if:
AAt least 50% of the residents are 55 or older
BAt least 80% of the occupied units have one resident who is 55 or older and proper policies are maintained✓ Correct
CAll residents are over 62
DThe community was established before 1988
Explanation
Under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA), a 55+ community qualifies for the familial status exemption if at least 80% of occupied units have at least one resident aged 55 or older, and the community publishes and follows policies demonstrating intent to be 55+ housing.
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