Land Use & Zoning
A South Carolina homeowner's association rule prohibiting satellite dishes on the front of homes may be:
AAutomatically unenforceable under federal law
BEnforceable as a private deed restriction✓ Correct
CA zoning variance
DIllegal under the Fair Housing Act
Explanation
HOA architectural restrictions are enforceable private deed covenants. However, the FCC's OTARD Rule limits HOA's ability to ban satellite dishes on areas the owner controls (front yard restrictions may still be allowed).
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