Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, an owner of a single-family home is exempt from the Act when:
AThey sell without using a real estate broker and without discriminatory advertising✓ Correct
BThey own fewer than 5 units
CThe property is in a rural area
DThe owner is over 62 years old
Explanation
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption allows private owners of single-family homes to sell or rent without complying with the federal Fair Housing Act, provided they own no more than 3 single-family homes, use no broker or agent, and use no discriminatory advertising.
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