Illinois Real Estate Exam Practice Question
Two prospective tenants feel that because of their national origin, they were denied rental of an apartment in a 12-unit apartment building. The building was owned by a private individual who lived in one of the units and who used no discriminatory advertising and no real estate broker. Do the prospective tenants have any recourse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this scenario, the owner of the 12-unit building is exempt from certain fair housing laws because they occupy one of the units, which provides them with a legal shield against claims of discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.
Option A is incorrect as the size of the building and the owner's occupancy grant them this exemption, limiting recourse for tenants. Option B is misleading; the absence of a broker does not impact the owner's legal status regarding discrimination. Option D misinterprets the law; while avoiding discriminatory advertising is commendable, it does not negate the owner's exemption due to personal occupancy.
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