Fair Housing
A Washington HOA that enforces rules differently against residents of one ethnic background compared to others is committing:
AA valid exercise of HOA authority
BDisparate treatment discrimination based on national origin✓ Correct
CAn allowable community standard
DOnly a breach of HOA bylaws, not a fair housing violation
Explanation
An HOA that enforces its rules inconsistently based on the ethnic or national background of residents is committing disparate treatment discrimination based on national origin, violating both the Fair Housing Act and RCW 49.60.
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