1. owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units (which is commonly known as the Mrs. Murphy exemption)
2. single family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker if the private individual owner does not own more than three such single family homes at one time
3. housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members
Under federal Fair Housing law, the prohibition on discriminatory advertisements applies to all situations except the following:
Shared Housing Exemption -- If you are advertising a shared housing unit, in which tenants will be sharing a bathroom, kitchen, or other common area, you may express a preference based upon sex only. Private Club and Religious Exemptions -- A religious community or private club whose membership is not restricted based upon race, color, or national origin may restrict tenancy only to its members in a property that it owns, and may advertise to that effect. Housing for Older Persons Exemption -- As discussed below, certain complexes for elderly persons are exempt from prohibitions on familial status discrimination, including the prohibitions on discriminatory advertising.