Fair Housing
A Pennsylvania developer's new condominium development markets exclusively to adults 55 and older. Under the Fair Housing Act, this is:
AIllegal discrimination based on familial status
BLegal if the development meets the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) 55+ exemption requirements✓ Correct
CLegal only if no federal financing is used
DLegal in rural areas only
Explanation
55+ communities meeting HOPA requirements are exempt from the Fair Housing Act's familial status protections. Requirements: 80% of occupied units must have at least one resident 55+, the community must publish policies demonstrating its 55+ intent, and HUD's age verification rules must be followed.
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