Under Article 1, the two-family exemption applies when the building contains not more than two independent housing accommodations and the owner resides in one unit. How many families does this permit?

Under Article 1, the two-family exemption applies when the building contains not more than two independent housing accommodations and the owner resides in one unit. How many families does this permit?

• A. One
• B. Two
• C. Three
• D. Four

Answer: (B)

The concept hinges on the number of housing units and owner occupancy. The two-family exemption allows a building with two independent living units to be used by two families, provided the owner lives in one of the units. So, this setup permits two families in total—one in each unit. If there were more than two units or the owner didn’t reside in one unit, the exemption wouldn’t apply.

The concept hinges on the number of housing units and owner occupancy. The two-family exemption allows a building with two independent living units to be used by two families, provided the owner lives in one of the units. So, this setup permits two families in total—one in each unit. If there were more than two units or the owner didn’t reside in one unit, the exemption wouldn’t apply.