Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following exemptions applies?
AA real estate broker may refuse to show listings in certain neighborhoods
BAn owner of a single-family home may discriminate if selling without a broker and owns fewer than 3 such homes✓ Correct
CA landlord may refuse to rent to families with children in any building with fewer than 10 units
DCommercial property owners are fully exempt from fair housing laws
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act has a narrow owner-exemption for private individuals selling or renting their own single-family home without a broker, provided they own 3 or fewer such homes. This exemption does NOT apply to brokers or to advertising violations.
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