Environmental
What is a 'restrictive covenant' related to environmental conditions in Rhode Island?
AA zoning restriction preventing industrial use
BA deed restriction limiting future use of a property that was contaminated, often required as part of a cleanup✓ Correct
CA neighbor's agreement about property maintenance
DA CRMC restriction on beach access
Explanation
Environmental restrictive covenants (also called institutional controls) are deed restrictions imposed on contaminated properties as part of a cleanup, limiting use (no residential use, no groundwater use) to protect human health given residual contamination.
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