Covenants and Conditions (Restrictions), often referred to as CC&Rs, are contractual limits tied to the property that impose certain rules or obligations on property owners.
A deed restriction is a clause in a deed that may be inserted by a seller to limit the use of land, often to maintain property values or adhere to specific community standards.
Development rights refer to the legal entitlements attributed to property owners to improve and develop a piece of land within certain regulatory constraints set by local authorities.
Easements, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (ECCR) refer to the limitations and obligations placed on property usage and design, which are often enforceable by homeowner associations or property developers.
Exhibits are attachments to leases, mortgages, and other legal documents, providing detailed, supplementary information pertinent to the main document.
Null and void refers to a term applied to contracts or provisions within contracts that cannot be legally enforced due to non-conformance with the law.
A document that indicates the current state of the title, detailing easements, covenants, liens, and any defects, but not describing the chain of title. It assures the buyer of clear title to a property.
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