To Which Housing Transactions Do Fair Housing Laws Apply?

Fair housing laws apply to all housing transactions, with exception of the following limited exemptions:

• the rental of a unit in a multi-family dwelling with not more than four units where the Owner (or a member of the Owner's family) lives in one of the units;
• the rental of a room or rooms in a private house where the Owner (or a member of the Owner's family) lives in the house;
• Lodging owned or operated by private clubs which give preference to their members;
• Religious, charitable, or educational institutions or organizations which are operated, supervised, or controlled by religious institutions or organizations that give preference in real estate transactions to their members, provided the organization does not exclude members of a protected category; and
• single-sex dormitories.