Land Use & Zoning
A deed restriction is different from a zoning ordinance because deed restrictions are:
AEnforced by the government
BPart of the public record only if recorded
CPrivate agreements that run with the land and are enforced by private parties✓ Correct
DAlways more restrictive than zoning
Explanation
Deed restrictions are private covenants placed in deeds that run with the land, enforceable by neighboring property owners or a homeowners association. Zoning ordinances are government regulations enforced by public authorities. Both may apply simultaneously to a property, and the more restrictive of the two will typically govern.
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