Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act contains an exemption for which of the following?
AAll rental properties with more than 4 units
BSingle-family homes sold or rented by the owner without the use of a broker or discriminatory advertising (and owner does not own more than 3 such homes)✓ Correct
CAll commercial properties
DProperties owned by religious institutions renting to any tenant
Explanation
The FHA exempts single-family home sales or rentals by private owners (not owning more than 3 such homes at a time) who do not use a broker or discriminatory advertising. This is distinct from the 4-unit Mrs.
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