Property Ownership

In Massachusetts, a 'deed restriction' (also called a restrictive covenant) that limits property use:

ACan be overridden by local zoning
BIs enforceable only by the government
CRuns with the land and is enforceable by parties with the benefit✓ Correct
DAutomatically expires after 10 years

Explanation

Deed restrictions (restrictive covenants) run with the land and are enforceable by any party with the benefit of the restriction, such as neighboring landowners in a subdivision with uniform restrictions.

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