Property Ownership

A deed restriction that prohibits a property from being used for commercial purposes is an example of a:

AGovernment zoning regulation
BPrivate restrictive covenant✓ Correct
CBuilding code requirement
DConditional use permit

Explanation

A deed restriction limiting use to residential purposes is a private restrictive covenant — a privately imposed limitation that runs with the land, created by a developer or prior owner and enforced by neighboring property owners.

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