Fair Housing
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption applies to:
AAll owner-occupied rental properties
BOwner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units, where the owner resides in one of the units✓ Correct
CSingle-family homes rented without a broker
DReligious organizations operating housing exclusively for their members
Explanation
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption under the Fair Housing Act applies to owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units where the owner lives in one of the units. In this limited situation, the owner may apply personal preferences in selecting tenants, subject to state law.
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