Just Deeds Coalition

2. Form Overview

   New Brighton joined the Just Deeds Coalition, a coalition of community stakeholders committed to acknowledging and addressing systemic racism in housing, by resolution from the City Council on March 14, 2023. 

   New Brighton property owners can now remove the discriminatory covenants from their property deeds free of charge. Completing this interest form sets in motion support from City staff, City Attorney, and Ramsey County.  

   Only property owners should complete this form for their own New Brighton property. If property owners own multiple properties with discriminatory covenants, please fill out a separate form for each property.

4. Discriminatory Covenant Overview

   Discriminatory covenants are clauses embedded into property deeds to prevent the purchase or occupancy of properties on the basis of race, religion, and other protected classes. 

   Discriminatory covenants created long-lasting consequences and a legacy of inequity between White people and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). 

   They are currently unenforceable due in part to the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Discharging a discriminatory covenant ensures they will not be enforceable regardless of potential changes in Federal legislation. The offending language will be removed and no longer be searchable, but there are no impacts on your home ownership.  

6. First Name*
7. Last Name*
9. Property Address*

   Property must be in New Brighton

10. Parcel ID (optional)
12. Email Address*

    We must be able to contact you in order to provide assistance

13. Phone Number*
15. Is anyone else listed on the property title?*

    1. Yes
    2. No

    Usually a spouse or trustee. This is important because all people on the property title must sign the documents to discharge discriminatory covenants. 

17. Public Data Advisory*

    Some of the information requested on this form is private information under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. We will use this information to help you find and remove discriminatory covenants on your property and to communicate with you about your request. We may provide this information to our partners in connect with your request, including other government entities, pro bono attorneys, and title professionals. 

    1. I have read and understand the Public Data Advisory
19. Next Steps

    Upon submission of this form, you will be connected with New Brighton's City Attorney who will handle the legal aspects of discharging discriminatory covenants. Any issues regarding your property that is unrelated to discharging the covenant will not be addressed by the City Attorney. 

    Additionally, the City Attorney is providing these services pro bono, which may impact the level of priority given to the completion of the task. We appreciate your patience and understanding. 

    Once the City Attorney completes the legal portion, you will need to submit the Discharge of Restrictive Covenant Affecting Protected Classes Form with Ramsey County Recorder's Office or the Ramsey County Registrar of Titles Office. The City Attorney will direct you to the correct office based on the type of property you have (Abstract or Torrens). The filing fee for this document has been waived. Links to these resources can be found on New Brighton's Just Deeds Coalition webpage. 

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