Fair Housing
A Washington property owner with a small building containing 2 units lives in one unit and rents the other. This owner is exempt from the federal Fair Housing Act under the 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption if they do NOT use:
AA property manager
BA real estate agent or broker to sell or rent✓ Correct
CAdvertising in any medium
DThe MLS
Explanation
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption applies to owner-occupied buildings with 4 or fewer units.
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