Which of the following is a correct statement regarding a restrictive covenant not to construct buildings higher than three stories and a restrictive covenant never to convey property to minorities?
A) Both the restrictive covenant not to construct buildings higher than three stories and the restrictive covenant never to convey property to minorities are illegal.
B) The restrictive covenant not to construct buildings higher than three stories is legal, while the restrictive covenant never to convey property to minorities is illegal.
C) The restrictive covenant never to convey property to minorities is legal, while the restrictive covenant not to construct buildings higher than three stories is illegal.
D) Both the restrictive covenant not to construct buildings higher than three stories and the restrictive covenant never to convey property to minorities are legal.

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The restrictive covenant not to construct buildings higher than three stories is legal because it is based on a legitimate reason of protecting the aesthetic appeal of the neighborhood. However, the restrictive covenant never to convey property to minorities is illegal under the Fair Housing Act, as it discriminates against a protected class of individuals based on their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.

Which of the Following Is a Correct Statement Regarding a Restrictive