Fair Housing
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption under the Fair Housing Act applies to:
AAny owner of rental property
BOwner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units where the owner lives in one unit✓ Correct
CSingle-family homes sold through a broker
DSenior housing communities
Explanation
The Mrs. Murphy exemption permits owner-occupied dwellings with four or fewer units to discriminate in rental (but NOT in advertising), provided the owner lives on site.
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