Land Use & Zoning
Under Florida law, a 'covenant running with the land' (deed restriction) is binding on:
AOnly the original grantor and grantee
BAll future owners of the burdened property✓ Correct
COnly owners who record their agreement with the county
DOnly for 20 years from the date of recording
Explanation
A covenant running with the land (a deed restriction or restrictive covenant) is binding on all future owners of the property, not just the original parties. It 'runs with the land' and appears in the chain of title.
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Key Terms to Know
Chain of Title
The sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Adverse PossessionA doctrine by which a person can gain legal title to another's land by openly, continuously, and adversely occupying it for a statutory period.
Purchase AgreementA legally binding contract between a buyer and seller that outlines the terms and conditions of a real estate sale.
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