Fair Housing
A New Mexico apartment complex with 10 units is advertised as '55+ housing' and exempt from the familial status requirement. To qualify for this exemption under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA), at least:
A51% of units must have one resident 55 or older
B80% of occupied units must have at least one resident age 55 or older, and the property must publish and follow policies demonstrating intent to be 55+ housing✓ Correct
CAll residents must be 62 or older
DThe property must be federally subsidized
Explanation
Under HOPA, the 55+ housing exemption requires: (1) at least 80% of occupied units have one resident 55+, (2) the property publishes and follows policies demonstrating 55+ intent, and (3) the property registers with HUD.
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