Fair Housing
An owner of a four-unit residential building who lives in one of the units may be exempt from the Fair Housing Act under the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption. However, they may NOT:
APersonally screen tenants based on personal preference
BUse a real estate broker in the rental process✓ Correct
CPost a 'For Rent' sign on the property
DMake the decision themselves without a broker
Explanation
If the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption owner uses a real estate broker to find tenants, the Fair Housing Act's anti-discrimination provisions apply fully.
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