Fair Housing
Which of the following is permissible under the Fair Housing Act?
ARefusing to rent to families with children in a community where 80% of residents are over 55✓ Correct
BCharging higher rent to tenants of a particular national origin
CAdvertising a property as preferred for persons of a certain religion
DRefusing to rent to a person because they do not speak English
Explanation
Housing communities that qualify as '55 and older' housing under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) are exempt from the familial status provisions and may legally restrict occupancy to persons 55 and older.
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