Tom Recently Purchased a Home in a Residential Subdivision

Multiple Choice

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