Property Ownership
A deed restriction prohibiting commercial use of a residential property is an example of a:
AGovernment police power
BPrivate restriction on title (restrictive covenant)✓ Correct
CZoning ordinance
DBuilding code requirement
Explanation
A deed restriction (restrictive covenant) is a private limitation on the use of property placed in the deed by a prior owner or developer. Unlike government zoning, it is a private contract enforceable by neighboring landowners.
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