Property Ownership

Under New York law, a 'deed restriction' (also known as a restrictive covenant) running with the land:

AExpires automatically after 25 years
BBinds future owners of the property if it meets certain requirements, including that it touch and concern the land✓ Correct
CCan only be enforced by the original grantor
DIs only valid if recorded by the DOS

Explanation

A deed restriction runs with the land and binds future owners if it (1) was intended to run, (2) touches and concerns the land, and (3) there is privity of estate between the parties. In New York, restrictive covenants are recorded in the chain of title and can be enforced by those who benefit from them.

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