Restrictive Covenant For Contract Work In Georgia
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A restrictive covenant is a provision in a real property conveyance that limits the grantee's use of the property.
A restrictive covenant that runs with the land is typically prohibitive in nature, meaning it restricts or limits what a property owner may do with the property. Examples include restrictions such as limitations on building height or prohibition against certain uses (pesticide use, for instance).
There may be terms in your contract that says you can't work for a competitor or have contact with customers for a period of time after you leave the company. These are called 'restrictive covenants'. Your company could take you to court if you breach the restrictive covenants in your contract.
An example of a contractual covenant is a non-compete agreement . Examples of common covenants in property law include agreements not to build a fence or agreements to maintain a shared driveway.
Some of the most common restrictive covenants include: Alterations and extensions to the building. Changes to the use of a property, for example, converting a building into flats or turning a house into business premises. Rent and lease restrictions. Limitations on pets. Limitations on home colour.
Are non-compete provisions enforceable in Georgia? Yes. But under the Old Law it was and is very difficult to do so. 85-90% of such agreements we review are, in fact, not enforceable.
Are discriminatory restrictive covenants illegal? Generally, yes. Since the United States Supreme Court's 1948 decision in the case Shelley v. Kraemer, restrictive covenants based on race have been unenforceableA contract will not be enforced by a court of law..
In the United States, employers generally use four types of restrictive covenants: (1) covenants not to compete for a certain period of time following the employee's termination from employment (or following a business transaction such as a sale, merger, etc.); (2) covenants not to solicit customers or clients for a ...
