Fair Housing
Under the FHA, which of the following is a protected class in senior housing communities (55+) that is NOT waived by HOPA exemption?
AFamilial status (partially — the community is exempt from familial status claims for persons over 55)
BRace, color, national origin, religion, sex, and disability — these protections remain even in senior housing✓ Correct
CAge
DSource of income
Explanation
The HOPA exemption for 55+ communities only applies to the familial status protected class — it does not exempt these communities from the other six FHA protected classes (race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability).
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