Fair Housing
What is the 'Housing for Older Persons Act' (HOPA) exemption to the Fair Housing Act's familial status protection?
AAn exemption for all housing marketed to buyers over 55
BAn exemption allowing communities meeting specific criteria (either 62+ or 80% of units with a 55+ occupant with senior services/amenities) to restrict occupancy to seniors without violating familial status protections✓ Correct
CA Pennsylvania law allowing older homeowners to sell without disclosure of age-related defects
DAn exemption for nursing homes and assisted living facilities from fair housing requirements
Explanation
HOPA (1995) created two exemptions to familial status protection: (1) housing intended for occupancy solely by persons 62 or older (100% rule), and (2) housing where at least 80% of occupied units have at least one occupant 55 or older AND the community publishes and follows policies demonstrating its 55+ intent AND is registered with HUD. Pennsylvania retirement communities and 55+ developments must meet these requirements to legally restrict families with children.
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