Land Use & Zoning
In Texas, 'deed restrictions' in a residential subdivision are:
AGovernment-imposed zoning regulations
BPrivate contractual limitations on property use, enforceable by neighbors in the subdivision✓ Correct
CTREC regulations on property transfers
DTemporary use limitations that expire after 5 years
Explanation
Deed restrictions are private limitations on property use created by developers or prior owners and recorded in the chain of title. In Texas, neighbors in a subdivision generally have standing to enforce deed restrictions against each other (as third-party beneficiaries). They are contractual in nature and can restrict uses, setbacks, architectural standards, etc.
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