Property Ownership

In Montana, a 'deed restriction' that prohibits commercial use of residential property is an example of a:

AGovernmental regulation
BPrivate restriction (negative covenant) that restricts the property owner's use of the land✓ Correct
CLicense granted to neighbors
DEasement in gross

Explanation

A deed restriction (negative covenant) is a private limitation on land use that runs with the land. It is created by private agreement (often in the original subdivision deed) and is enforced by other property owners in the subdivision, not by the government.

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