Property Ownership

In New Mexico, a 'restrictive covenant' in a residential deed:

ACan always be removed by the current owner
BRuns with the land and binds all future owners to private use restrictions on the property✓ Correct
CIs enforced only by the county government
DExpires after 25 years

Explanation

Restrictive covenants (deed restrictions) run with the land, meaning they bind all subsequent owners. They are enforced by neighboring property owners or homeowners associations through equitable relief (injunctions).

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