Fair Housing
A Mississippi HOA board decides to enforce a rule against satellite dishes only in certain sections of the community, specifically those sections where residents are predominantly of one racial background. This enforcement pattern most likely violates:
AOnly the HOA's own governing documents
BThe Fair Housing Act through selective, racially discriminatory enforcement✓ Correct
COnly the FCC's rules on satellite dish placement
DNo law, since HOAs can enforce rules as they see fit
Explanation
Selective enforcement of rules based on race or other protected characteristics violates the Fair Housing Act. Discriminatory enforcement of neutral rules constitutes race discrimination in the terms and conditions of housing, even if the rule itself would be valid if applied uniformly.
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