Fair Housing
In Montana, a homeowner who regularly rents out a single room in their primary residence is:
AFully subject to all fair housing requirements
BExempt from the Fair Housing Act's provisions prohibiting discrimination based on sex under the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption for owner-occupied buildings with 4 or fewer units✓ Correct
CSubject only to state, not federal, fair housing law
DCompletely exempt from all fair housing laws
Explanation
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption in the Fair Housing Act exempts owner-occupied dwellings with 4 or fewer rental units from the Act's restrictions (except for discriminatory advertising).
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