Deed restrictions can be terminated in all the following ways except:

Deed restrictions are limitations placed on how a property can be used, usually to maintain a certain standard or character within a neighborhood. While they can be terminated through various means, one option presented among the choices is not valid for termination.

A voluntary cancellation by the grantor is a valid method for ending deed restrictions. If the grantor, who created the restriction, decides to cancel it, that action can legally remove the restriction.

Each of the other options effectively relates to circumstances under which deed restrictions may end or may no longer be enforced. For instance, expiration after a designated period allows for restrictions to be automatically lifted after time has passed, fulfilling any stated conditions. Waiver by the grantee can occur through inaction or by explicitly agreeing to not enforce the restriction, which can effectively render it unenforceable. Condemnation involves the government taking control of the property for public use, which generally nullifies existing restrictions, as the property is no longer held by the original owner.

Understanding these nuances is essential for anyone studying real estate, as they affect property rights and the enforceability of restrictions that may be in place.