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Under Queensland law, a restrictive covenant attached to land is enforceable against:

Correct Answer

B) Later owners of the burdened land, if the covenant is registered on the title

Once a restrictive covenant is registered on the title under the Land Title Act 1994, it runs with the land and is enforceable against all subsequent owners of the burdened lot.

Answer Options
A
Only the original parties who signed the covenant, and never later owners
B
Later owners of the burdened land, if the covenant is registered on the title
C
Tenants occupying the land, but not the registered owners who later buy the land
D
The local council, which must enforce it, but not private owners of land

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Under the Land Title Act 1994 (Qld), a registered covenant binds the owner of the burdened lot and later owners, who take title subject to it. That is why buyers must check the title for registered covenants before buying.

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