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Which of the following best describes deed restrictions (restrictive covenants)?

Correct Answer

B) They are private limitations on land use that run with the land

Deed restrictions, also called restrictive covenants, are private limitations placed on the use of real property by a grantor. They run with the land, meaning they bind future owners as well. Unlike zoning, they are privately created and enforced, typically by neighboring property owners or a homeowners association, not by the government.

Answer Options
A
They are imposed by the government through zoning laws
B
They are private limitations on land use that run with the land
C
They automatically expire after a fixed number of years
D
They can only be enforced by the original grantor

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Related Topics & Key Terms

Related Topics:

zoningCC&Rshomeowners associationsencumbrancesFair Housing Act

Key Terms:

deed restrictionsrestrictive covenantsruns with the landprivate limitationCC&RsHOA

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