Principles of Real EstateQuestion 23 of 120
Private restrictions placed in a deed or subdivision documents that limit how owners may use their lots are commonly called:
a.Deed restrictions or restrictive covenants
b.Police power regulations
c.Easements in gross
d.Mechanic's liens
Explanation
Deed restrictions, also called restrictive covenants, are private limitations on land use imposed by a developer or prior owner and enforced by other owners or an HOA. They are separate from public zoning, and the more restrictive of the two typically controls.
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