Fair Housing
A Mississippi seller lists their home 'for sale by owner.' Fair housing laws apply to the seller because:
AFair housing laws only apply to licensees and large landlords
BMost sellers are subject to fair housing laws; exemptions for small private sellers apply only in limited circumstances and only if they use no real estate agent and no discriminatory advertising✓ Correct
CFSBO sellers are completely exempt from fair housing
DFair housing applies only to properties advertised through MLS
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act's private seller exemption (the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption) applies narrowly — only to owners of three or fewer single-family homes, who do not use a real estate agent, and who do not use any discriminatory advertising. Most sellers do not qualify for this exemption and must comply with fair housing laws.
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