Escrow & Title
A 'deed restriction' (restrictive covenant) in Pennsylvania runs with the land, meaning:
AIt only binds the original seller who recorded it
BIt binds all future owners of the property whether or not they were aware of it at the time of purchase✓ Correct
CIt expires automatically after 21 years by operation of Pennsylvania law
DIt must be re-recorded at each transfer to remain enforceable
Explanation
A restrictive covenant that runs with the land binds all future owners of the burdened property whether or not they knew about it at purchase — provided it was properly recorded in the county deed records and the buyer had constructive notice. Pennsylvania courts enforce deed restrictions limiting use (no commercial use, residential only, no structures over 30 feet) as long as they are not illegal (fair housing violations), unreasonable, or abandoned through widespread non-compliance by the benefited parties.
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