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.
Virginia Agreement Creating Restrictive Covenants
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A restrictive covenant is a clause in an employment contract or services agreement that works to prohibit an individual from (among other things) competing with his or her ex-employer for a certain period after he or she has left the business.
Restrictive covenants are typically unenforceable unless they are narrowly tailored to protect the legitimate business interests of the employer.
Breach of restrictive covenantSeek damages: from the employee for breach of the restrictions; Sue the new employer for inducing the employee to breach their contract.
A restrictive covenant is a condition that restricts, limits, prohibits, or prevents the actions of someone named in an enforceable agreement.
In Virginia, non-compete agreements are enforceable if an employer can show: the restriction is no greater than is necessary to protect the employer's legitimate business interest; the agreement is not excessively severe or oppressive in restricting the employee's ability to find another job or make an income; and.
Certain restrictive covenants will be enforceable, if you are able to prove that they are: reasonable. necessary to protect legitimate business interests; and. of a duration no longer than is necessary to protect those interests.
Requirements in US LawThe covenant must be in writing to satisfy the Statute of Frauds. The original parties to the agreement must have intended that successors be bound by the agreement.
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.
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.
Providing restrictive covenants are not void for restraint of trade and required to protect legitimate business interests, they will be viewed as legally binding.