Property Ownership
A covenant running with the land means the restriction:
AApplies only to the original grantor and grantee
BBinds all subsequent owners of the burdened property✓ Correct
CExpires after 25 years under Rhode Island law
DCan only be enforced by the municipality
Explanation
A covenant running with the land is a restriction that is attached to the property itself and binds all future owners. Common examples include deed restrictions in residential subdivisions that require uniform setbacks or prohibit certain uses.
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