S 1080
An Act for the removal of void restrictive covenants
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1080, aims to allow individuals who have been unfairly discriminated against by restrictive covenants on their property to sue and challenge those covenants in court. Currently, it can be difficult for people to fight these covenants, even if they believe they were unjustly restricted. The legislation seeks to remove barriers to legal action, specifically targeting covenants that have discriminatory effects. This would provide greater recourse for homeowners impacted by outdated or unfair restrictions.
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Essex South Register of Deeds Eileen Duff
Joan B. Lovely
John F. Keenan
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