Fair Housing
Housing for older persons (55+ communities) is exempt from the Fair Housing Act's familial status protection if:
AAt least 51% of units are occupied by persons 55 or older
BAt least 80% of occupied units have at least one person 55 or older and specific age-verification policies are followed✓ Correct
CThe development is financed by HUD
DThe community is located in a retirement county
Explanation
For a 55+ community to qualify for the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) exemption from familial status discrimination, at least 80% of occupied units must have at least one person 55 or older, and the community must publish and follow age-verification procedures.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
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