Fair Housing
Under Maine law, which of the following practices by a homeowner's association would likely violate fair housing laws?
AEnforcing a community-wide no-smoking policy
BDenying a unit purchase to a buyer based on their national origin✓ Correct
CRequiring all buyers to submit financial documentation
DSetting guest parking limits
Explanation
A homeowner's association that controls membership and denies a unit purchase based on national origin violates the Fair Housing Act. HOAs are subject to fair housing laws.
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