Land Use & Zoning
A Virginia neighborhood's association uses restrictive covenants to limit fence heights. These covenants are:
AUnenforceable because zoning controls
BEnforceable private restrictions that run with the land and can be enforced by neighbors✓ Correct
COnly enforceable by the HOA
DSuperseded by state law automatically
Explanation
Restrictive covenants that run with the land are enforceable by and against all property owners in the development. Both the HOA and individual neighboring property owners can enforce them.
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