Property Ownership

A covenant running with the land is best described as:

AA temporary restriction placed by the current owner
BA restriction or obligation in a deed that binds future owners of the property✓ Correct
CA government regulation that limits property use
DA lease provision that transfers to the new owner

Explanation

A covenant running with the land is a restriction or obligation written into a deed that binds not only the original buyer but also all future owners of the property. Common examples include restrictions on use found in subdivision CC&Rs.

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