Property Ownership
In Michigan, a 'covenant running with the land' must meet which of the following requirements?
AIt must be recorded with the register of deeds and simply restricts use
BThe original parties must have intended it to bind successors, it must touch and concern the land, and there must be privity of estate✓ Correct
CIt must be approved by the local zoning board
DIt expires after 50 years by operation of Michigan law
Explanation
For a covenant to run with the land in Michigan, three requirements must be met: (1) the original parties intended it to bind successors; (2) it must touch and concern the land (affect its use or value); and (3) there must be privity of estate between the parties.
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