Fair Housing

What is the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) and how does it affect familial status protections?

AIt eliminates all age-based housing restrictions
BIt allows communities to restrict residency to older persons if they meet specific age requirements✓ Correct
CIt requires all housing to accommodate seniors
DIt provides subsidies for senior housing

Explanation

HOPA allows housing communities to legally exempt themselves from the familial status protection if they qualify as 55+ or 62+ housing communities meeting specific requirements: published policies, 80% occupancy by qualifying persons, and HUD registration.

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