Fair Housing

Under the Fair Housing Act, what is 'restrictive covenant enforcement' discrimination?

AEnforcing deed restrictions that restrict height limits
BEnforcing private deed covenants that restrict sale or use based on race, color, or national origin; held unenforceable by courts since Shelley v. Kraemer (1948)✓ Correct
CEnforcing HOA rules about parking
DApplying setback requirements differently to various groups

Explanation

Racially restrictive covenants in deeds were common historically but were ruled unenforceable in Shelley v. Kraemer (1948). The Fair Housing Act (1968) made their creation and enforcement illegal. Enforcement of such covenants constitutes housing discrimination.

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