Fair Housing
The federal Fair Housing Act exempts which of the following from its requirements?
AAll single-family homes sold without a broker
BOwner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units where the owner resides in one unit (Mrs. Murphy exemption)✓ Correct
CAll manufactured housing communities
DAll commercial properties
Explanation
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption allows owner-occupants of buildings with four or fewer units (where the owner lives in one unit) to exercise some discretion in renting.
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