Fair Housing
A Mississippi property owner rents a single-family home and uses a real estate broker to find a tenant. Can the property owner claim the owner-occupied exemption under the Fair Housing Act?
AYes, because they own the property
BNo, because the owner is using a real estate broker, which disqualifies the exemption✓ Correct
CYes, but only for race discrimination
DNo, the exemption only applies to multi-family buildings
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act's owner-occupied exemption (for owners of three or fewer single-family homes who sell or rent without advertising or using a broker) is disqualified when the owner uses a real estate broker. Using a broker subjects the transaction to full fair housing protections.
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