Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a condominium association that prohibits all residents from having children is:
AExempt as a private community
BIn violation of the familial status protection, unless it qualifies as senior housing✓ Correct
CPermitted if approved by the HOA board
DLegal because it applies to all residents equally
Explanation
A blanket no-children policy in a condominium violates the Fair Housing Act's familial status protections unless the community legally qualifies as housing for older persons (55+ or 62+ community).
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