Under the Fair Housing Act, the term dwelling refers to any building, structure, or portion thereof that is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families.

• A. Residential Property
• B. Dwelling
• C. Housing Unit
• D. Premises

Answer: (B)

Under the Fair Housing Act, the term dwelling means any building, structure, or portion thereof that is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families. This is the best answer because the Act uses this exact definition to determine what is protected housing—anything meant for people to live in, from single-family homes to apartment buildings, including a part of a larger building used as a home. The other terms don’t match the statutory framing: residential property is a broader label for properties used for living in general, housing unit refers to a single living space within a dwelling, and premises focuses on the physical location rather than occupancy as a residence. Understanding dwelling clarifies which living arrangements are covered by fair housing protections.