The apartment managers say they’re not targeting the flag but enforcing rules against any outside display
However, you should be aware of the law in effect in 2005. It states:
http://www.senate.gov/reference/resources/pdf/RL30243.pdf
Restrictions on Display of the Flag by
Real Estate Associations
The Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005
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prohibits a condominium, cooperative, or real estate management association from adopting or
enforcing any policy or agreement that would restrict or prevent a member of the
association from displaying the flag in accordance with the Federal Flag Code on
residential property to which the member has a separate ownership interest
Restrictions on Display of the Flag by Real Estate AssociationsThe Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005 prohibits a condominium, cooperative, or real estate management association from adopting or enforcing any policy or agreement that would restrict or prevent a member of the association from displaying the flag in accordance with the Federal Flag Code on residential property to which the member has a separate ownership interest

