Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CCRs) are rules and guidelines that govern the use and appearance of properties within a community or municipality. They are designed to maintain a cohesive and appealing environment among property owners and to protect property values.
Restrictions, either public or private, placed on the use of private property.
An encumbrance is a claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to and binding real property, which may affect its transferability or decrease its value.
A Homeowners' Association (HOA) is an organization created by a real estate developer for the purpose of marketing, managing, and selling homes and lots in a residential subdivision. Most HOA structures include a volunteer board of directors elected by the members.
A nuisance refers to a land use or activity that is incompatible with surrounding land uses, potentially affecting the enjoyment or value of nearby properties. Zoning laws and private deed restrictions are utilized to control and prevent such nuisances.
Private covenants, often referred to as deed restrictions, are legal obligations imposed in a deed that restrict the use or activities that may be conducted on property. These covenants are designed to maintain a certain level of standard or uniformity within a development area or neighborhood.
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.
