Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a permitted exception for familial status?
AA retirement community that limits residency to those 55 and older with at least 80% of units occupied by a qualifying person✓ Correct
BA landlord who personally prefers not to rent to families with children
CAny private housing complex with fewer than 10 units
DSingle-family homes sold without the use of an agent
Explanation
Housing qualifying as 'housing for older persons' under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) is exempt from the familial status protections. This includes communities where at least 80% of occupied units have one person age 55 or older.
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