Fair Housing
Which of the following properties is EXEMPT from the federal Fair Housing Act?
AA 20-unit apartment complex
BA single-family home sold through a licensed real estate broker
CAn owner-occupied building with four units or fewer, where the owner lives in one unit (Mrs. Murphy exemption)✓ Correct
DA condominium complex with a homeowners association
Explanation
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption applies to owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
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