Environmental
What is a 'deed restriction' used for in the context of environmental remediation in Delaware?
ATo prevent development of contaminated land until cleanup is complete
BTo restrict property use following cleanup, often limiting a brownfield to commercial/industrial uses with institutional controls✓ Correct
CTo disclose the history of contamination to future buyers
DTo guarantee the contamination will be fully remediated by a specified date
Explanation
Environmental deed restrictions are institutional controls placed in the deed following remediation, restricting future land use (e.g.
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