Nonconforming land use refers to a property use that does not comply with current zoning laws but is allowed to continue because its use began before the zoning restrictions were enacted or changed.
Restraints on alienation refer to conditions placed on property ownership that limit the owner's ability to transfer or sell the property. Such restraints are generally scrutinized under laws governing property rights and public policy considerations.
The statute of limitations is a specified statutory period after which a claimant is barred from enforcing a claim in court.
