Fair Housing
In New Mexico, which religious organization may be exempt from certain fair housing requirements when selling or renting property?
AAny religious organization selling any property
BReligious organizations renting to their own members for non-commercial purposes, provided they don't discriminate based on race, color, or national origin✓ Correct
CAll tax-exempt organizations
DThere are no religious organization exemptions
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act has a limited exemption for religious organizations operating non-commercial housing: they may restrict occupancy to members of their religion but may not discriminate based on race, color, sex, or national origin.
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