Tom recently purchased a home in a residential subdivision. While mowing his lawn and planting new shrubs for the first time since moving in, Tom's neighbor came outside to inform him that he was violating one of the subdivision's rules which required the use of a specific professional lawn service for all property landscaping needs. Assuming this requirement can be enforced by the subdivision authority, this would be an example of a(n):
A) easement
B) restrictive covenant
C) lien
D) estate

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This scenario describes a restrictive covenant, which is a type of property deed restriction that limits the use or alteration of the property. In this case, the subdivision has a requirement that all landscaping needs must be performed by a specific professional lawn service. If Tom violates this requirement, he may be subject to penalties or legal action by the subdivision authority. The other options (easement, lien, estate) do not accurately describe the situation described in the scenario.

Tom Recently Purchased a Home in a Residential Subdivision