Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a Montana property owner who self-manages their single-family rental home and refuses to rent to an applicant based solely on race would:
ABe exempt from the Fair Housing Act under the owner-occupied exemption
BViolate the Fair Housing Act regardless of the Mrs. Murphy exemption because race discrimination is never exempt✓ Correct
CBe protected by the single-family exemption which allows any personal criteria
DHave to pay only a small administrative fine
Explanation
The Mrs. Murphy exemption from the Fair Housing Act (for single-family homes sold/rented without a broker) explicitly does NOT apply to race, color, or national origin discrimination.
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