Fair Housing

A senior housing community may legally refuse to rent to families with children if it qualifies as:

AAny building with more than 10 units
BHousing for older persons (55+ or 62+) under the HOPA exemption✓ Correct
CA condominium association
DA single-family neighborhood

Explanation

The Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) provides an exemption allowing 55+ and 62+ senior housing communities to restrict occupancy to older persons without violating the Fair Housing Act's familial status prohibition.

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