Property Rights and Interests

Chapter 1

Property Rights and Interests

Course: Texas Real Estate Exam Prep
Subject: Texas State Salesperson Exam Prep
Chapter: Fair Housing And Federal Laws Of Texas Real Estate Salesperson Exam Prep

Limited Exemptions

1. Mrs. Murphy Exemption

• Owner-occupied building with 4 or fewer units
• Owner can discriminate (except based on race - never exempt)
• Cannot use discriminatory advertising
• Rarely applies (most use agents/ads)

2. Single-Family Home

• Sold/rented by owner without agent
• No discriminatory advertising
• Owner owns 3 or fewer homes
• Rarely practical (most use agents)

3. Religious Organizations

• Can limit housing to members
• Must be non-commercial

4. Private Clubs

• Can limit housing to members
• Must truly be private

Texas Note: These exemptions are narrow and rarely applicable. Best practice: Never discriminate.