Fair Housing
A Grand Forks landlord refuses to rent to a family with two children because of 'occupancy concerns.' This may violate fair housing laws because familial status is a protected class. Which exception might apply?
AProperties with fewer than 4 units where the owner occupies one unit (Mrs. Murphy exemption)✓ Correct
BAll rental properties with fewer than 10 units
CAll single-family homes sold without a broker
DProperties built before 1968
Explanation
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption under the federal Fair Housing Act allows owner-occupants of small properties (4 or fewer units, one of which the owner occupies) to make rental decisions without being subject to the familial status prohibition.
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