Fair Housing
In Virginia, an HOA that enforces rules against political signs but allows real estate 'for sale' signs is:
AAlways in fair housing compliance
BGenerally permissible as 'for sale' signs are treated specially under federal law✓ Correct
CViolating the First Amendment
DSubject to VREB oversight
Explanation
RESPA Section 8 does not apply to political signs. However, the Fair Housing Act gives sellers the right to display 'for sale' signs.
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