Fair Housing
A Washington property owner who personally resides in a building with 4 or fewer units and rents the other units may be exempt from the Fair Housing Act for:
AAll fair housing provisions including advertising
BSome provisions but not discriminatory advertising if a broker is used or discriminatory advertising is made✓ Correct
CAll provisions if no broker is involved
DOnly the familial status provisions
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act's 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption allows owner-occupants of buildings with 4 or fewer units to decline to rent based on protected classes — EXCEPT they may not use discriminatory advertising or a broker. RCW 49.60 may still apply.
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