Environmental
What is an 'environmental covenant' in Idaho property transactions?
AA promise to protect the environment in a deed
BA recorded instrument that limits property use to prevent exposure to residual contamination remaining after cleanup✓ Correct
CA neighbor's agreement about maintaining landscaping
DA government restriction on all industrial land
Explanation
An environmental covenant (activity and use limitation/AUL) is recorded against a property where residual contamination remains after cleanup, restricting uses that could expose people to contamination (e.g., prohibiting residential use or limiting groundwater use).
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