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.
South Dakota Agreement Creating Restrictive Covenants
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Depending on the scope of the non-compete, the agreement is enforceable in South Dakota. There are, however, limits to enforceability.
Characteristic of restrictive covenants is the fact that they are binding not only on the immediate buyer but also future owners. Equally they are usually enforceable by the original seller and often by those who subsequently acquire the seller's retained land.
Characteristic of restrictive covenants is the fact that they are binding not only on the immediate buyer but also future owners. Equally they are usually enforceable by the original seller and often by those who subsequently acquire the seller's retained land.
How legally binding are restrictive covenants? Providing restrictive covenants are not void for restraint of trade and required to protect legitimate business interests, they will be viewed as legally binding. If restrictive covenants are introduced to existing employees, employer's need to provide consideration.
Creating a CovenantA covenant can be created by separate deed (a Deed of Covenant). The deed will need to be protected by the entry of a notice on the register of title and needs to be signed by the covenantor though not necessarily by the covenantee.
If there is a restrictive covenant on your property you may be able to remove it. The first step would be to negotiate with the original developer or landowner to enter into a formal agreement to remove the covenants from the title.
If there is a restrictive covenant on your property you may be able to remove it. The first step would be to negotiate with the original developer or landowner to enter into a formal agreement to remove the covenants from the title.
Breaching a restrictive covenant leaves you open to potential legal action from the other party, if they wish to enforce the covenant. If you are taken to court and the other party is successful, you might have to undo any work carried out and may face a fine or have to pay damages, as well as legal fees.
As restrictive covenants don't 'expire', if they are breached the person with the benefit of the covenant can enforce them against you.