Escrow & Title
In Tennessee, a 'deed restriction violation' discovered after closing may be enforced by:
ATREC through a license revocation
BAdjacent property owners who benefit from the restriction through a court injunction✓ Correct
CThe county register of deeds
DOnly the original grantor
Explanation
Private deed restrictions (restrictive covenants) in a subdivision may be enforced by other property owners who benefit from the restriction, typically through a civil suit seeking an injunction to stop the violation.
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