Fair Housing
What is the 'first right of refusal' exemption in fair housing law for members-only housing?
AAn exemption allowing private clubs to give preference to club members when selling housing owned by the club, provided the housing is incidental to the club's primary purpose✓ Correct
BAn exemption for homeowners who want to personally choose their neighbors
CA Pennsylvania law protecting senior housing from familial status requirements
DAn exemption for religious organizations selling housing to members of their faith
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act contains an exemption for private clubs that own lodgings: the club may give preference to its members when providing lodgings it operates as an incident to its primary purpose (not for commercial rental). This is a narrow exemption that applies only when the lodging is truly incidental to the club's operations, not when the club is primarily in the real estate business.
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