What term describes private multiparty contracts created for the benefit of residents of a subdivision?

• A. Deed Restrictions
• B. Covenants
• C. Easements
• D. Zoning Ordinances

Answer: (A)

Private multiparty contracts created for the benefit of residents of a subdivision are deed restrictions. These are contractual limits attached to the land, usually drafted by the developer and recorded in the property deed, so they run with the land and bind current and future owners. They are private in nature and designed to preserve uniform standards across the neighborhood, often enforced by the homeowners association or by the community itself. They cover things like what you can build, appearance, landscaping, and permitted uses, all aimed at protecting property values and the overall character of the subdivision.

Easements are not about restricting use of a property by its owner; they grant someone else a right to use part of the property (for example, to access utilities or neighbor’s driveway). Zoning ordinances are government laws that regulate land use across a city or county, not private agreements among subdivision residents.