Land Use & Zoning
In Ohio, a deed restriction (restrictive covenant) that 'runs with the land' means it:
AExpires when the property is sold
BBinds all future owners of the property✓ Correct
COnly applies to the original grantor
DMust be recorded with ODREPL
Explanation
A restrictive covenant that runs with the land is binding on all successive owners of the property and is enforceable by other property owners in the same subdivision.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
State-Specific Concepts
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