Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act applies to which of the following transactions?
ASale of a single-family home by owner without an agent where no discriminatory advertising is used
BRental of a room in an owner-occupied single-family home where the owner occupies the home with no more than 3 additional rooms rented
CSale of a single-family home through a real estate agent✓ Correct
DRental by a religious organization exclusively to members of its religion
Explanation
Any sale or rental of housing through a real estate agent or broker is covered by the Fair Housing Act — neither the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption nor the private seller exemption applies when an agent is involved.
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