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Margaret owns a duplex in Hartford and lives in one unit. She wants to rent the second unit and prefers not to rent to families with children. She plans to handle the rental entirely on her own without using a real estate agent or placing any public advertisement. Which statement best describes Margaret's situation under Connecticut law?

Correct Answer

B) Margaret may qualify for a limited exemption from certain fair housing provisions because she owner-occupies a two-unit building and uses no broker or discriminatory advertising.

Under CGS § 46a-64b, Connecticut's Fair Housing Act provides a limited exemption for owner-occupants of buildings with two or fewer units, provided they do not use a licensed broker and do not use discriminatory advertising. Margaret's situation fits this narrow exemption. However, this exemption does not permit all forms of discrimination and has strict conditions.

Answer Options
A
Margaret may legally decline families with children because familial status is not protected under Connecticut law.
B
Margaret may qualify for a limited exemption from certain fair housing provisions because she owner-occupies a two-unit building and uses no broker or discriminatory advertising.
C
Margaret is fully exempt from all fair housing requirements because she owns fewer than four units.
D
Margaret must comply with all Connecticut fair housing rules regardless of how she conducts the rental.

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