Missouri poised to remove unenforceable discriminatory housing restrictions in deeds
Missouri would join handful of states that have recently enacted laws to remove racially restrictive covenants from property records.
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Missouri would join handful of states that have recently enacted laws to remove racially restrictive covenants from property records.
Real estate agent Shari Asher's clients were listing their home in Monett in 2019 when they saw something in the deed that rattled them.
Missouri will require the removal of restrictions relating to a person's race, color, religion or national origin from newly recorded deeds.
If Gov. Mike Parson signs the bill, Missouri would join handful of states that have recently enacted laws to remove racially restrictive covenants from property records.
Missouri would join handful of states that have recently enacted laws to remove racially restrictive covenants from property records.