Washington seeks to fix discrimination from racially restrictive property deeds

Washington has tens of thousands of homes with racially restrictive deeds dating back to the 1960s. Although modern laws prevent the language from being enforced, the deeds have had long-term effects undermining homeownership opportunities for people of color. A new program, set to launch in a few months, aims to right this wrong. The Covenant […] The post Washington seeks to fix discrimination from racially restrictive property deeds appeared first on Washington State Standard.

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