Property Ownership (alternative)

In Maryland, a deed restriction that violates public policy or the Fair Housing Act (such as a racially restrictive covenant) is:

AEnforceable if it predates the Fair Housing Act
BVoid and unenforceable, though it may remain in the chain of title as a historical document✓ Correct
CEnforceable only between the original parties
DSubject to MREC review and possible approval

Explanation

Racially restrictive covenants and other deed restrictions violating public policy or the Fair Housing Act are void and unenforceable under Maryland and federal law, although they may physically remain in older deeds.

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