Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'restrictive covenant' in a Delaware subdivision?
AA government regulation limiting property use
BA private agreement binding all lots in a subdivision to certain use restrictions✓ Correct
CA court order preventing development
DA lender's restriction on property use as a loan condition
Explanation
Restrictive covenants are private deed restrictions that bind all properties in a subdivision to certain use or architectural standards. They are enforced by other property owners in the subdivision, not the government.
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