Fair Housing
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which exemption allows Mrs. Murphy (the 'Mrs. Murphy exemption') to rent without complying?
AOwner-occupied buildings with more than 4 units
BOwner-occupied buildings with no more than 4 units where the owner lives in one unit✓ Correct
CBuildings owned by religious organizations
DAll private housing nationwide
Explanation
The Mrs. Murphy exemption allows owner-occupants of dwellings with no more than 4 units (where the owner resides) to rent without complying with the Fair Housing Act, provided they don't use discriminatory advertising.
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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.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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