In a deed, a grantee may agree to do something or refrain from doing certain acts. This agreement will become a binding contract between the grantor and the grantee. An example would be an agreement to maintain fences on the property or that the property will only be used for residential purposes. This kind of covenant is binding, not only between the grantor and the grantee, but also runs with the land. This means that anyone acquiring the land from the grantee is also bound by the covenant of the grantee. A covenant that provides that the grantee will refrain from certain conduct is called a restrictive or protective covenant. For example, there may be a covenant that no mobile home shall be placed on the property.
A restrictive or protective covenant may limit the kind of structure that can be placed on the property and may also restrict the use that can be made of the land. For example, when a tract of land is developed for individual lots and homes to be built, it is common to use the same restrictive covenants in all of the deeds in order to cause uniform restrictions and patterns on the property. For example, the developer may provide that no home may be built under a certain number of square feet. Any person acquiring a lot within the tract will be bound by the restrictions if they are placed in the deed or a prior recorded deed. Also, these restrictive covenants may be placed in a document at the outset of the development entitled "Restrictive Covenants," and list all the restrictive covenants that will apply to the tracts of land being developed. Any subsequent deed can then refer back to the book and page number where these restrictive covenants are recorded. Any person owning one of the lots in the tract may bring suit against another lot owner to enforce the restrictive covenants. However, restrictive covenants may be abandoned or not enforceable by estoppel if the restrictive covenants are violated openly for a sufficient period of time in order for a Court to declare that the restriction has been abandoned.
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A restrictive covenant may include things that you can't do with your property, like raise livestock. A restrictive covenant will also include things that you must do, like mow your lawn regularly. The specific restrictive covenants you need to follow will vary depending on where you live.
A restrictive covenant is a promise included in a contract or agreement that somehow restricts one of the parties from doing something. In business, restrictive covenants often apply to employee contracts. They can help protect business operations after an employee leaves the company.
Restrictive covenants - top 10 tips for employeesTip 1: Understand the scope and application of the restrictive covenants in your contract of employment before you sign it.Tip 2: Establish whether you owe fiduciary duties to your employer.Tip 3: Be alive to your disclosure obligations.More items...?
Restrictive covenants may contain 4 different types of promises: (1) a promise not to compete with one's former employer; (2) a promise not to solicit or accept business from customers of the former employer; (3) a promise not to recruit or hire away employees of the former employer; and (4) the promise not to use or
A restrictive covenant is a promise included in a contract or agreement that somehow restricts one of the parties from doing something. In business, restrictive covenants often apply to employee contracts. They can help protect business operations after an employee leaves the company.