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.
The following form shows one way in which Restrictive or Protective Covenants may be amended.
Bakersfield California Amendment to Protective Covenant
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Proposition 14, passed in 1964, aimed to repeal housing discrimination laws, thereby impacting racial covenants in California. This move opens discussions about the historical context and relevance of the Bakersfield California Amendment to Protective Covenant in ensuring equitable housing. Although Prop 14 faced opposition, the fight against discriminatory practices continues. Understanding these changes can empower residents seeking fair housing options.
Industries in and around Bakersfield include natural gas and other energy extraction, mining, petroleum refining, distribution, food processing, and corporate regional offices. The city is the birthplace of the country music genre known as the Bakersfield sound.
Dubbed ?Nashville West,? Bakersfield is renowned for its contributions to country music and is the home of many recording artists, including Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. Educational institutions include Bakersfield (community) College (founded 1913) and California State University, Bakersfield (1965).
Living in Bakersfield offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bakersfield there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Bakersfield and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Bakersfield are above average.
In 2021, there were 1.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (122k people) in Bakersfield, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 108k White (Hispanic) and 55.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. 52% of the people in Bakersfield, CA are hispanic (207k people).
Bakersfield, California's cost of living is 10% higher than the national average.
Bakersfield was first established in 1859. It was originally known as Kern County. The original name of the town was Wheat Fields, and it was later changed to Bakersfield in 1863 named after Thomas Baker who settled on the banks of the Kern river due to the California gold rush.
Industries in and around Bakersfield include natural gas and other energy extraction, mining, petroleum refining, distribution, food processing, and corporate regional offices. The city is the birthplace of the country music genre known as the Bakersfield sound.
With a population of around 405,000, Bakersfield saw a violent crime rate of 498 per 100,000 in 2022, which is 27% higher than the national average, ing to the study. In 2022, there were over 15,500 incidents of property crime in Bakersfield, PropertClub says.
