Fair Housing
A Utah condo association's rule requiring all residents to be 'English-speaking' would:
ABe lawful as an HOA rule
BPotentially violate fair housing law as national origin discrimination✓ Correct
CBe lawful if approved by a majority vote
DOnly apply to new residents after the rule's adoption
Explanation
Rules requiring English proficiency could be viewed as national origin or ancestry discrimination under the Fair Housing Act, because language is closely tied to national origin. Such rules would face fair housing challenges.
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