(A) Nothing in this chapter shall:
(1) Apply to the rental or lease of any rooming unit in a housing accommodation which contains not more than two housing units, if the owner or a member of his or her family resides in the housing accommodation;
(2) Apply to the rental or lease of any rooming units in a housing unit containing one rooming unit or less, if the owner of a member of his or her family resides in the housing unit; or
(3) Make it a discriminatory practice for a religious institution or organization or a charitable or educational organization operated, supervised or controlled by a religious institution or organization to give preference to members of the same religion in a real property transaction that is calculated by such religious corporation, association or society to promote the religious principals for which it is established or maintained.
(B) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect the legal rights of a private individual homeowner to dispose of his or her property through private sale without the aid of any real estate operator, broker or salesperson and without advertising or public display.
(C) Nothing in this chapter shall require a real estate operator to negotiate with any individual who has not shown evidence of financial ability to consummate the purchase or rental of a housing unit.
(1991 Code, § 6-27) (Ord. 983-94, passed 3-10-1983)