Property Ownership

In Wyoming, a deed restriction that limits a property to residential use only is an example of:

AA governmental police power
BA private encumbrance (deed restriction or covenant) that runs with the land✓ Correct
CA temporary zoning variance
DA federal land use mandate

Explanation

A deed restriction is a private encumbrance imposed by a grantor that runs with the land, binding current and future owners. It is not a governmental restriction and is enforced privately by adjacent property owners or homeowners associations.

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