Fair Housing
In Virginia, an HOA rule that prohibits group homes for persons with disabilities from operating in residential neighborhoods is:
AEnforceable as private deed restrictions
BUnenforceable as a violation of the Fair Housing Act✓ Correct
CPermitted if approved by the HOA board
DOnly invalid in localities with anti-discrimination ordinances
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act prohibits zoning and private restrictions that exclude group homes for persons with disabilities from residential neighborhoods. Such rules are unenforceable.
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