Asked by Jacob Delgado on May 07, 2024
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A restrictive covenant stating that a house cannot be sold to someone who is not of the Caucasian race will be upheld by the courts.
Restrictive Covenant
A clause in a contract that limits certain actions of the parties involved, often to protect business interests or preserve confidentiality.
- Recognize the safeguarding measures and constraints of the Fair Housing Act along with other anti-discrimination legislations within the realm of real estate.
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Kimberly CarranzaMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Restrictive covenants containing racial discrimination have been deemed unconstitutional and unenforceable by the courts since the landmark 1948 Supreme Court case Shelley v. Kraemer. These are violations of the Fair Housing Act and civil rights laws.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the safeguarding measures and constraints of the Fair Housing Act along with other anti-discrimination legislations within the realm of real estate.