Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a permissible exemption from the prohibition on housing discrimination?
AA private club that provides housing for its members as an incident of membership✓ Correct
BA real estate broker who refuses to rent to a protected class
CA bank that charges higher rates to minority borrowers
DA seller who includes discriminatory deed restrictions
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act contains limited exemptions, including housing operated by private clubs for their non-commercial members. Real estate licensees cannot use these exemptions when involved in the transaction.
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