Property Ownership

In Oregon, a 'covenant running with the land' is a restriction that:

AApplies only to the original property owner
BBinds all future owners of the property✓ Correct
CCan be removed by the current owner at any time
DApplies only during the original term stated in the deed

Explanation

A covenant running with the land is an obligation or restriction in a deed that automatically transfers to all future owners of the property. For example, a restriction in a subdivision deed requiring minimum house sizes or prohibiting certain uses runs with the land and binds every subsequent owner of that parcel.

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