Fair Housing
A Washington condo association rule that prohibits residents from displaying religious symbols on their unit doors may:
ABe enforced uniformly without fair housing concerns
BViolate fair housing protections for religion if enforced selectively or designed to target specific religions✓ Correct
CBe required by the HOA Act
DBe exempt from fair housing laws because it applies to common areas
Explanation
While HOA rules can regulate common areas, rules that are designed to target specific religions or enforced selectively against certain religious groups may violate fair housing laws. Neutral, consistently-applied rules are more likely to be permissible.
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