The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption under the Fair Housing Act applies to:
Why Owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units where the owner lives in one unit Is Correct
Answer B: Owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units where the owner lives in one unit
Exam Tip: Fair Housing
Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.
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Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
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