What are restrictive covenants?

Restrictive covenants are clauses in a property title that limit what the owner of the land can do within the property boundaries. They are intended to enhance property values by controlling development. Restrictive covenants are enforceable in a court of law. A person who purchases a lot in a development with restrictive covenants must honor the limitations, as these covenants "run with the land."

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