Fair Housing
A Montana homeowners association (HOA) rule that prohibits 'for sale' signs in the community:
AIs always legal as private property governance
BMay violate the Fair Housing Act, which limits HOA authority to restrict 'for sale' signs✓ Correct
CIs required to protect property values
DIs legal if a majority of HOA members voted for it
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act limits the ability of HOAs and municipalities to restrict 'for sale' signs. Signs indicating a property is for sale are considered part of the right to sell freely without discrimination.
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