Fair Housing
A West Virginia condominium association that prohibits wheelchair ramps in front of individual units is most likely:
AWithin its rights to enforce design standards uniformly
BViolating the Fair Housing Act by failing to allow reasonable modifications for disabled residents✓ Correct
CComplying with the ADA design standards for private residences
DExempt because condominium associations are not covered by the FHA
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act applies to condominiums and HOAs. Prohibiting reasonable modifications needed by residents with disabilities violates the FHA. The association must permit wheelchair ramps (subject to reasonable conditions, such as restoration).
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