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.
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.
In real estate, 'encumber' refers to the act of burdening a property with a liability, debt, or legal claim, which can limit the owner's ability to transfer title or decrease the property's market value.
