Property Ownership
A deed restriction that prohibits a property owner from operating a commercial business on a residential lot is an example of:
AA public land use control
BA private restriction on land use (restrictive covenant)✓ Correct
CEminent domain
DEscheat
Explanation
A deed restriction is a private restriction on land use, also called a restrictive covenant. These are placed in deeds by developers or prior owners and run with the land, binding all future owners. They are enforced through civil action, not by government.
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