Fair Housing
An owner of a four-plex who occupies one unit may legally:
ADiscriminate based on any factor since it is owner-occupied
BSelect tenants based on religion alone
CDiscriminate only on the basis of sex
DRent to whomever they choose, but may not use discriminatory advertising✓ Correct
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act's Mrs. Murphy exemption, an owner-occupant of a building with up to 4 units may select tenants with some personal discretion, but may not use discriminatory advertising. The exemption does not permit advertising based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or familial status.
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