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A Georgia landlord claims a Fair Housing Act exemption for tenant selection. Which of the following properties would NOT qualify for the Mrs. Murphy exemption under federal law as recognized in Georgia?

Correct Answer

C) A five-unit apartment building where the owner lives in one unit and rents the other four

The Mrs. Murphy exemption under 42 U.S.C. § 3603(b)(2) applies only to buildings with four or fewer units where the owner occupies one unit as a residence. A five-unit building exceeds this threshold — even though the owner lives in one unit, the building contains five total units, which disqualifies it from the exemption. The owner of this property must comply fully with the Fair Housing Act in tenant selection.

Answer Options
A
A single-family home rented by the owner without using a real estate licensee or discriminatory advertising
B
A three-unit building where the owner occupies one unit and rents the other two
C
A five-unit apartment building where the owner lives in one unit and rents the other four
D
A religious organization that limits occupancy of housing it owns to members of its faith

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