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Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which of the following housing types is generally exempt from the prohibition against familial status discrimination?

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D) A 55-and-older community that meets the requirements of the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA)

Under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) and the federal Fair Housing Act, housing communities that qualify as '55 or older' housing are exempt from the familial status prohibition. To qualify, at least 80% of occupied units must have at least one resident who is 55 or older, and the community must publish and adhere to policies demonstrating intent to be 55-or-older housing. This exemption applies under both federal law and KRS Chapter 344 in Kentucky.

Answer Options
A
A single-family home sold through a licensed Kentucky real estate broker
B
A duplex where the owner does not reside in either unit
C
A 30-unit apartment complex where the owner lives in one of the units
D
A 55-and-older community that meets the requirements of the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA)

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