Property Ownership

A Washington homeowner has a deed restriction that prohibits commercial use of the property. This type of restriction is an example of a:

AZoning ordinance
BRestrictive covenant (deed restriction)✓ Correct
CEasement appurtenant
DBuilding code requirement

Explanation

Deed restrictions (also called restrictive covenants) are private agreements that restrict how land can be used. They are typically created by developers and recorded in the deed, running with the land and binding all future owners.

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