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A private club in Stamford owns a ten-unit residential building and restricts occupancy exclusively to club members. The club's membership is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class. A non-member applies to rent a unit and is denied. Under the Connecticut Fair Housing Act, which outcome is most likely?

Correct Answer

D) The denial is lawful because the club qualifies for the private club exemption, provided its membership is not restricted based on any protected class.

Under CGS § 46a-64b, Connecticut's Fair Housing Act includes an exemption for private clubs that own or operate lodgings for other than commercial purposes, allowing them to limit occupancy to members, provided the club's membership is not restricted on the basis of any protected class. Because this club's membership is open to all regardless of protected characteristics, the exemption applies, and the denial of a non-member is lawful.

Answer Options
A
The denial is unlawful because private clubs cannot own residential rental property under Connecticut law.
B
The denial is lawful only if the club files an annual exemption certification with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.
C
The denial is unlawful because the private club exemption only applies to buildings with fewer than five units in Connecticut.
D
The denial is lawful because the club qualifies for the private club exemption, provided its membership is not restricted based on any protected class.

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