Property Ownership

In Vermont, a deed restriction that prohibits commercial use of a residential subdivision lot is an example of:

AA public restriction on land use (zoning)
BA private restriction (restrictive covenant) running with the land✓ Correct
CAn easement in gross
DA right of first refusal

Explanation

A deed restriction or restrictive covenant is a private land use control placed by a grantor to restrict the use of land. Unlike zoning (a public restriction), these are private agreements that run with the land and bind future owners.

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