Property Ownership
A deed restriction (restrictive covenant) in a Maine residential subdivision that prohibits commercial uses:
ACan be overridden by local zoning that permits commercial uses
BRuns with the land and binds all future owners✓ Correct
CExpires after 20 years automatically
DCan only be enforced by the original developer
Explanation
Deed restrictions that run with the land bind all current and future owners of the property. They are enforceable by any property owner in the subdivision who benefits from the restriction, independent of zoning.
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