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Which of the following may qualify for a limited exemption under the federal Fair Housing Act?

Correct Answer

B) A religious organization restricting non-commercial housing to its own members, provided membership is not restricted by race, color, or national origin

The federal Fair Housing Act provides a narrow exemption for religious organizations that own or operate non-commercial housing. Such organizations may limit the sale or rental of that housing to members of their religion, but only if membership in the religion is not restricted on the basis of race, color, or national origin. This exemption does not apply to brokerages or commercial housing. Refusing to serve minorities, refusing families with children (outside senior housing exemptions), and racially targeted marketing are all prohibited under the Fair Housing Act.

Answer Options
A
A brokerage that refuses to show properties to minority buyers
B
A religious organization restricting non-commercial housing to its own members, provided membership is not restricted by race, color, or national origin
C
A landlord who refuses to rent to families with children
D
A developer who markets new homes exclusively to one racial group

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