Fair Housing
A Vermont HOA rule that prohibits flying any flags other than the American flag could potentially violate fair housing if it:
AIs applied uniformly to all residents
BIs selectively enforced against residents of certain national origins or religions who display culturally significant flags✓ Correct
CWas adopted by a majority vote
DWas included in the original declaration
Explanation
A facially neutral HOA rule can become discriminatory if selectively enforced against certain residents based on their national origin or religion. Allowing some residents to display certain flags while prohibiting others from displaying culturally or religiously significant flags could constitute fair housing violations.
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