Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, when can a landlord legally refuse to rent to a family with children?
AWhen the property has more than two bedrooms
BIn housing communities that qualify as 'housing for older persons' — either 62+ communities or 55+ communities meeting specific requirements✓ Correct
CWhen the landlord personally occupies one unit in a duplex
DNever — familial status is always protected with no exceptions
Explanation
The familial status exemption applies to qualified senior housing: properties where all residents are 62 or older, or 55+ communities where at least 80% of units have one resident 55 or older, published policies demonstrate intent to house seniors, and the community is registered. Nevada has many 55+ communities in Las Vegas and Henderson where this exemption applies.
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