Fair Housing
In Tennessee, which of the following is a permissible practice under the Fair Housing Act?
AAdvertising a property as 'no children allowed'
BA retirement community that qualifies under the 55+ housing exemption restricting admission to persons 55 and older✓ Correct
CA landlord refusing to rent to a person with HIV/AIDS
DA bank refusing to lend in a majority-minority zip code
Explanation
Qualifying senior housing communities (55+ or 62+) may lawfully restrict residency to older persons under the Fair Housing Act's housing for older persons exemption, provided the statutory requirements are met.
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