Restrictive Covenants

Definition: Private restrictions limiting the use or development of property, often contained in recorded deeds or declarations.

Example

A valid recorded restriction limits certain structures or uses within a subdivision.

Keep the distinction clear

Private restrictions are separate from public zoning. Enforceability depends on the documents and law; discriminatory restrictions cannot be treated as valid merely because they remain in an old record.

Related terms

Deed Restrictions · Zoning Ordinance · Covenant

Keep studying

DEEP C: The Bundle of Property Rights Explained

References: California DRE: real estate glossary · 42 U.S.C. §1982: property rights of citizens (Cornell LII)

Pronunciation (US): ree-STRIK-tiv KUV-uh-nunts (capitals show stress)

Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster