Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which exemption allows an owner-occupied building with four or fewer units to be exempt from certain provisions?
AThe Mrs. Murphy exemption✓ Correct
BThe Small Landlord Rule
CThe Residential Owner Carve-Out
DThe Single-Family Home Exception
Explanation
The Mrs. Murphy exemption allows owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units to be exempt from some provisions of the federal Fair Housing Act when the owner does not use discriminatory advertising.
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