Property Ownership
Under Wisconsin law, a private restrictive covenant that violates the Fair Housing Act (such as a racial restriction) is:
AEnforceable between the original parties only
BUnenforceable and void under federal law✓ Correct
CEnforceable until challenged in court
DOnly voidable by DSPS action
Explanation
Racial and other discriminatory deed restrictions are void and unenforceable under the federal Fair Housing Act and the Civil Rights Act; recording them does not give them legal effect.
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