Question

Of these, which would be an unenforceable deed restriction? A. All lots in a subdivision must be at least 1/2 acre. B. Homeowners can place no more than 1 political sign in the yard. C. no fences in a subdivision can exceed 6 feet. D. property cannot be sold to a woman.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. property cannot be sold to a woman.

Explanation:

In order for a deed restriction to be valid, it cannot discriminate against any specific race, gender, ethnic origin, sexual preference, etc. In this case, a deed restriction that prohibits a property from being sold to women discriminates against women and therefore, it cannot be enforced. Other examples include old deed restriction forbidding properties to be sold to African Americans, Irish descendants, Italians, etc.