Fair Housing
Massachusetts condominiums are subject to fair housing laws. A condo association that singles out an owner for enforcement of rules based on their religion has engaged in:
ALegitimate enforcement of community standards
BReligious discrimination in housing, violating state and federal fair housing laws✓ Correct
CPermissible private governance
DLegal enforcement if a majority of owners voted for it
Explanation
Condominium associations are subject to fair housing laws. Selective enforcement of rules targeting owners based on a protected characteristic (religion, race, etc.
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