Fair Housing
Which of the following housing is exempt from the federal Fair Housing Act?
AA 4-unit apartment building where the owner also lives in one of the units✓ Correct
BA 10-unit apartment building
CA single-family home sold through a real estate agent
DA senior housing complex with 200 units
Explanation
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption applies to owner-occupied buildings with 4 or fewer units. An owner who lives in one of the units in a 2-4 unit building may be exempt from some Fair Housing Act provisions (except regarding discriminatory advertising).
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