Property Ownership
Under Louisiana Civil Code, a 'building restriction' (restrictive covenant) running with the land is created when:
AThe city council passes a zoning ordinance
BIt is imposed in an authentic act or Act of Sale and properly recorded, benefiting an identified dominant estate or subdivision✓ Correct
CAn adjoining neighbor objects to a building permit
DThe property is sold at a sheriff's sale
Explanation
A building restriction (restrictive covenant) in Louisiana must be created in an authentic act or authentic agreement, recorded in the parish conveyance records, and must benefit an identifiable dominant estate or be part of a general subdivision scheme to run with the land and bind future owners.
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