Fair Housing
A Michigan homeowners association rule prohibiting flags, signs, and exterior decorations would most likely be tested for fair housing compliance if it is used to:
APrevent all political signs
BTarget specific cultural or religious symbols while permitting others✓ Correct
CEnforce aesthetic standards uniformly
DPrevent commercial signage in a residential area
Explanation
If an HOA selectively enforces 'neutral' rules to target specific cultural or religious expressions while permitting others, this disparate enforcement may constitute discrimination based on national origin or religion under fair housing law.
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