Fair Housing
A West Virginia property owner who provides housing only to members of their private club and screens based on club membership is:
AEngaging in illegal membership discrimination under the FHA
BPotentially exempt if the club's membership is not based on protected class characteristics and the housing is operated for non-commercial purposes✓ Correct
CRequired to open housing to all qualified applicants regardless of club membership
DPermitted to exclude non-members only in buildings with 4 or fewer units
Explanation
Private clubs that restrict housing to members may qualify for a limited FHA exemption if the housing is operated for non-commercial purposes and club membership criteria are not based on race or other protected classes.
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