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An Indiana property owner owns a single-family home and rents it out. The owner advertises the rental using a sign in the front yard that states 'No Section 8.' The owner does not use a broker and owns only this one rental property. Which statement best describes the fair housing implications under federal law?

Correct Answer

A) The owner is fully subject to the Fair Housing Act because the exemption does not apply when discriminatory advertising is used.

Under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3603(b)(1)), a private individual who owns no more than three single-family homes and does not use a broker may be exempt from certain rental restrictions. However, this exemption explicitly does NOT apply if the owner uses discriminatory advertising. The 'No Section 8' sign in the yard constitutes advertising, and discriminatory advertising removes the exemption. Therefore, the owner loses the exemption and is fully subject to the Act.

Answer Options
A
The owner is fully subject to the Fair Housing Act because the exemption does not apply when discriminatory advertising is used.
B
The owner is fully exempt from the Fair Housing Act because she owns only one single-family home and is not using a broker.
C
The owner is exempt from the Fair Housing Act's rental restrictions but must still comply with the advertising provisions.
D
The owner is fully subject to the Fair Housing Act because single-family home exemptions were eliminated in 1988.

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