Fair Housing

Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which of the following is permitted?

ARefusing to sell to a person because of their race
BCharging higher rent to families with children
CAdvertising housing as available only to adults
DRestricting housing to senior citizens in a qualifying senior housing community✓ Correct

Explanation

The Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) exempts qualifying senior housing communities from the familial status provisions of the Fair Housing Act. To qualify, at least 80% of units must have one resident aged 55 or older and the community must follow HUD procedures for verifying occupancy.

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