Which scenario is an example of a familial status exemption under fair housing law?

• A. Housing for families with children
• B. Housing with 20% units occupied by seniors
• C. Housing occupied by persons all 62+
• D. Housing that prohibits families with children

Answer: (C)

The concept being tested is that there are exemptions to the fair housing rule against discriminatory practices based on familial status for housing intended for older persons. If a property is designed to be occupied entirely by people who are 62 years old or older, it qualifies for this exemption, so it can restrict occupancy to older adults without violating familial status protections. In this scenario, every resident is 62+, which fits the older-person exemption precisely. The other situations do not qualify: housing marketed to families with children is not exempt from familial status protections, it would be discriminatory; a building with only 20% of units occupied by seniors does not meet the typical threshold (the exemption generally requires a high concentration of older residents); and a property that prohibits families with children is not an exempt scenario and would violate fair housing rules.