Fair Housing
A Texas property owner renting out a single-family home using their own resources (no agent, no financing) may claim a limited exemption from the FHA, sometimes called the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption, if:
AThe property has only one bedroom
BThey own no more than three single-family homes and don't use a broker or discriminatory advertising✓ Correct
CThe tenant is a family member
DThe property is in a rural county
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act exempts single-family homeowners who: own no more than three such homes, do not use a real estate agent, and do not use discriminatory advertising. This is commonly called the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption.
Related Texas Fair Housing Questions
- Under the Texas Fair Housing Act (Property Code Chapter 301), the protected classes include all of the following EXCEPT:
- A Texas licensee who changes the terms of their services based on a client's national origin is violating:
- Which federal law prohibits discrimination in residential mortgage lending based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability?
- A Texas property management company refuses to accept housing vouchers (Section 8) as a form of rent payment. Under federal Fair Housing Act, this policy:
- The 'Inclusive Communities' Supreme Court case (2015, involving the Texas Department of Housing) established that:
- Blockbusting is defined as:
- Under TREC rules, a Texas real estate licensee who engages in discriminatory conduct faces:
- A property manager in Texas is asked by an owner to refuse to rent to families with children to maintain a 'quiet community.' The property manager should:
Practice More Texas Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Texas Quiz →