Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a permissible exemption from the prohibition on discrimination?
AA broker who refuses to rent to families with children in all properties
BAn owner of a single-family home who sells without a broker and does not advertise in a discriminatory manner✓ Correct
CA landlord who charges higher deposits to tenants of certain national origins
DA property manager who restricts occupancy based on religion
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act includes a limited exemption for private owners selling a single-family home without the services of a real estate broker and without discriminatory advertising. This 'Mrs. Murphy' type exemption is narrow and does not allow use of discriminatory statements.
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