Property Ownership
What is a 'deed restriction' (private restriction/CC&R)?
AA restriction placed on a deed by the county recorder
BA limitation placed in a deed or Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that limits how an owner may use their property✓ Correct
CA government zoning ordinance
DA restriction on how many agents may show a property
Explanation
Deed restrictions (CC&Rs — Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions) are private limitations placed on property use by developers, homeowners associations, or previous owners. They run with the land and bind all future owners as long as they remain valid.
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