Property Ownership

In West Virginia, a deed restriction limiting a residential subdivision to single-family homes is an example of a:

AZoning ordinance
BPrivate deed restriction (restrictive covenant)✓ Correct
CEasement in gross
DVariance

Explanation

A deed restriction (restrictive covenant) is a private contractual limitation placed on property use, typically inserted in subdivision deeds. It is different from a zoning ordinance, which is a public regulation, though both may restrict use.

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