Fair Housing
A Montana condo association that refuses to sell a unit to a buyer because of the buyer's race would be violating the Fair Housing Act as well as:
AOnly Montana state law
BThe Civil Rights Act of 1866 (42 U.S.C. Section 1982), which prohibits racial discrimination in all real property transactions with no exceptions✓ Correct
COnly the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
DLocal ordinances only
Explanation
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 (Section 1982) prohibits racial discrimination in all real and personal property transactions with absolutely no exceptions—unlike the Fair Housing Act, which has some limited exemptions. Together, these laws provide comprehensive protection against racial discrimination in Montana real estate.
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