Escrow & Title
In Missouri, a deed restriction that violates the Fair Housing Act (e.g., a racial restriction) is:
AEnforceable since it was written decades ago
BVoid and unenforceable under federal and state law✓ Correct
CEnforceable only between original parties
DValid if approved by MREC
Explanation
Racially restrictive covenants are void and unenforceable under the Fair Housing Act and the Supreme Court's Shelley v. Kraemer decision. Though they may still appear in old deeds, they have no legal effect.
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