Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions
- CC&R Basics
A covenant is a rule governing the use of real property. This article offers an overview of the legal effects of covenants, when covenants are used, the difference between covenants and zoning laws, and more.
- Purpose of CC&Rs
Property owners use covenants to restrict the use of land for a number of different reasons. Learn about what covenants can regulate, the types of covenants, the differences between covenants and laws, and more.
- Types of CC&Rs: Builders' Restrictions
A guide to the different forms of covenants, conditions, and restrictions. Find out how builders’ restrictions are created, how the restrictions can affect home buyers, and much more in this article.
- Creation and Termination of CC&Rs
An overview of how covenants, conditions, and restrictions are created and terminated. Learn about covenants running with the land, termination by expiration, and how to terminate a covenant early.
- CC&R Enforcement and Remedies
Most covenants include procedures for handling violations of a restriction or requesting an exemption of variance from the restriction. This article explains how variances, association hearings, and court actions work.
- Voluntary Neighborhood Covenants
Building developers often create covenants, conditions, and restrictions for the “common interest” communities they build. This article explains voluntary neighborhood conditions, how they’re enforced, and more.
- Appearance, Maintenance, and Fence Restrictions
- CC&R Basics
- CC&R Enforcement and Remedies
- Creation and Termination of CC&Rs
- Home Business and Personal Conduct Restrictions
- Noise and Pet Restrictions
- Purpose of CC&Rs
- Restrictive Covenants Questionnaire
- Types of CC&Rs: Builders' Restrictions
- View Restrictions
- Voluntary Neighborhood Covenants