Property Ownership
What is a 'deed restriction' versus an 'easement' in Delaware property law?
ABoth restrict how property can be used and are legally identical
BA deed restriction limits what an owner can DO with their property (use restriction); an easement grants a specific right to USE the property to a non-owner (access right) — they are fundamentally different in nature and enforcement✓ Correct
CDeed restrictions are temporary; easements are permanent
DEasements appear in the deed body; restrictions are recorded separately
Explanation
Deed restrictions limit the owner's use of their own property (e.g., no commercial use, minimum house size). An easement grants a non-owner the right to use the property for a specific purpose (right-of-way, utility access). Both run with the land and appear in title searches. Deed restrictions are enforced by neighboring owners or the HOA; easements are enforced by the easement holder.
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