Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act's 'housing for older persons' exemption applies to communities where:
AAll residents are over 55 years old
BAt least 80% of occupied units have at least one person 55 or older, with qualifying policies and procedures✓ Correct
CThe average resident age is 62 or older
DThe community was established before 1968
Explanation
The Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) provides a familial status exemption for communities where: (1) all units are occupied by persons 62 or older, OR (2) at least 80% of occupied units have at least one person 55 or older with proper policies and published intent.
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