Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, an exemption from the prohibition on discrimination may apply to:
AA real estate broker selling any property
BAn owner selling their own single-family home without a broker✓ Correct
CAny landlord with fewer than 10 units
DCommercial property transactions
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act exempts owner-occupied single-family homes sold without a broker (the 'Mrs. Murphy exemption'), but NJ's LAD is broader and may not recognize this exemption.
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