Tag: Just Deeds Coalition
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Rochester, Minnesota, Gives Free Help to Remove Race-Based Deed Restrictions
The City of Rochester, Minnesota, recently reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating discriminatory deed covenants. City leaders are working with the Just Deeds Coalition. The Just Deeds Coalition has already “discharged” hundreds of discriminatory covenants and restrictions that were created to limit who could buy real estate. Some of the language excludes people with certain disabilities,…
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A Minnesota First: Twin Cities Suburb Requires Removal of Race-Based Deed Restrictions
Mounds View, Minnesota is making history with its new ordinance requiring home sellers to remove race-based deed restrictions before selling. Mounds View adopted its new ordinance on July 23, 2024. It’s official. Mounds View, a Minneapolis – St. Paul suburb, will now require the removal of racially restrictive covenants from deeds. Racial covenants (a.k.a. race-based…
