Fair Housing
A NC landlord who refuses to rent to a family because they have three children (and a policy limits occupancy to 'two persons per bedroom') should be aware that:
AOccupancy standards are always exempt from fair housing
BHUD's occupancy guidelines suggest two persons per bedroom is reasonable as a starting point but rigid application that excludes families with children may violate the FHA✓ Correct
CAny occupancy standard is permissible
DFamilies have no fair housing protection in private rentals
Explanation
While '2 persons per bedroom' is a common standard, HUD guidelines indicate it should not be applied rigidly to exclude families — additional factors (unit size, ages of children, unit configuration) must be considered.
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