The 55+ exemption relates to which protected class?

• A. Familial status
• B. Race
• C. Religion
• D. Disability

Answer: (A)

The concept tested is how the Fair Housing Act protects families with children and how an age-restricted exemption works. The 55+ exemption is tied to the protected class known as familial status. The Act prohibits discrimination based on whether a residence has or is expecting children under 18, but it also allows housing designed for older persons to restrict occupancy to those aged 55 and older. That means 55+ communities can exclude families with children without violating the familial-status protections. This exemption does not relate to race, religion, or disability.