Property Ownership
A Michigan property owner's deed contains a covenant restricting use to single-family residential. This is an example of a:
AZoning restriction
BPrivate deed restriction (restrictive covenant)✓ Correct
CGovernment easement
DJudicial lien
Explanation
A restrictive covenant is a private agreement recorded in a deed or Declaration of Restrictions that limits how property may be used. It differs from zoning in that it is a private rather than governmental control.
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