Fair Housing
A property owner in rural Pennsylvania rents one room in their private home to a single boarder. They want to limit renters to persons of their same religion. Under the Fair Housing Act, this is:
AProhibited — religion is a protected class in all circumstances
BPotentially exempt under the owner-occupied rooming house exemption if the property has 4 or fewer rooms for rent✓ Correct
CAlways permitted since it involves a private home
DPermissible only if the property is not advertised
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act's 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption applies to owner-occupied buildings with 4 or fewer units (or rooms for rent), allowing the owner to discriminate in selection.
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