Property Ownership
A 'restrictive covenant' in a NC subdivision deed restriction:
ACan only be enforced by the government
BIs a private limitation on land use that runs with the land and is enforceable by neighboring property owners✓ Correct
CExpires after 10 years automatically
DCan be removed by the owner without court approval
Explanation
A restrictive (deed) covenant is a private limitation on property use that runs with the land, binding future owners and enforceable by other property owners in the subdivision.
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