Alabama Real Estate Practice Exam

What can lead to the loss of a deed restriction?

1. Failure to enforce the restriction

2. Changing property ownership

3. A court judgment

4. Public petition

The correct answer is: Failure to enforce the restriction

Deed restrictions are agreements that limit the use or development of a property in certain ways. They are typically put in place to protect the value of a property or to maintain a certain aesthetic or standard within a community. The loss of a deed restriction means that the restriction is no longer enforceable and the property owner is free to use or develop their property in ways that were previously restricted. Failure to enforce the restriction means that the party responsible for enforcing the restriction (such as a homeowners association or government agency) has not taken action to ensure that the restriction is being followed. This could happen for a variety of reasons, such as lack of funding or resources, or simply neglect. The other options listed, changing property ownership, a court judgment, and public petition, do not necessarily lead to the loss of a deed restriction. While a change in property ownership could potentially result in a new owner