24 C.F.R. § 100.300
§ 100.300 Purpose. (24 CFR Part 100)
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The purpose of this subpart is to effectuate the exemption in the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 that relates to housing for older persons.
Section 100.300 establishes the purpose of a specific subpart within federal fair housing regulations: to carry out the statutory exemption created by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 that applies to housing communities designated for older persons. This exemption means that, under defined conditions, certain housing developments may lawfully restrict residency based on age without violating federal fair housing rules. The subpart as a whole sets the framework for understanding when and how that exemption applies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 100.300, the regulatory subpart that follows exists specifically to implement the older-persons housing exemption established by federal law, which can permit age-restricted communities to operate lawfully. Property owners and managers who operate or intend to operate senior housing communities generally familiarize themselves with this subpart to understand the full scope of conditions that must be met to qualify for and maintain the exemption. Operators who fail to satisfy those conditions risk losing the exemption's protections and may become subject to standard fair housing requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 100.300 signals that the regulations that follow address a specific carve-out from typical fair housing protections — one that can affect who is permitted to live in certain housing communities. Tenants who believe an age-based housing restriction has been applied to them improperly may find it useful to review the full subpart that § 100.300 introduces to understand whether a community legitimately qualifies for the exemption. Those with concerns about how an age restriction is being applied can explore options such as contacting HUD, filing a fair housing complaint, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights or fair housing organization.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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