Property OwnershipIntermediateAlaska Exam

In Alaska, a 'covenant running with the land' binds:

AOnly the original parties who signed the covenant, as is customary in this jurisdiction
BAll future owners of the property whether or not they knew of the covenant at purchaseCorrect
COnly residential property owners, not commercial
DOnly current owners, not future owners

Why All future owners of the property whether or not they knew of the covenant at purchase Is Correct

Answer B: All future owners of the property whether or not they knew of the covenant at purchase

A covenant that runs with the land binds and benefits all successive owners of the property. For a covenant to run with the land, it must meet specific requirements: intent to run, privity of estate, and touch and concern the land.

Exam Tip: Property Ownership

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