Property Ownership

A deed restriction is best described as:

AA government zoning ordinance
BA private limitation placed on the use of land by a prior owner✓ Correct
CA lien placed on the property by a creditor
DA requirement imposed by the local building department

Explanation

A deed restriction (also called a restrictive covenant) is a private limitation on land use created by a prior owner and recorded in the deed. It runs with the land and binds future owners.

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