Property Ownership
In Texas real estate, a 'covenant running with the land' must meet which requirement to be enforceable against future owners?
AIt must be registered with TREC
BIt must be in writing, recorded in the deed records, and 'touch and concern' the land✓ Correct
CIt must be approved by the county appraisal district
DIt must have a sunset clause of no more than 25 years
Explanation
For a covenant (promise) to run with the land (binding future owners), it must: be in writing, be recorded, touch and concern the land (relate to the use of the land), and there must be privity of estate (relationship between original parties).
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