Property Ownership
A deed restriction that says 'this property may not be used for commercial purposes' is an example of a:
AZoning regulation
BPrivate deed restriction (restrictive covenant)✓ Correct
CEasement
DVariance condition
Explanation
A private deed restriction (restrictive covenant) is a limitation imposed in the deed by a grantor that runs with the land and binds all future owners. Unlike zoning (public law), deed restrictions are enforced by neighboring property owners or homeowners associations.
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