A condition registered on a property's title that restricts how the land can be used or what can be built on it. For example, a covenant may prohibit building more than one dwelling, or require materials of a specific type. Covenants are enforceable regardless of who owns the property and survive on the title indefinitely.
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What is Restrictive Covenant?
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