Restrictive Covenants

What are restrictive covenants and do they really affect me and my property? I have been asked these questions many times. The simple answer is Restrictive Covenants are rules, prohibitions and conditions which are registered against the title of a property which restricts the way in which the registered proprietor can use, manage and alter the premises. These restrictions are in place to protect and benefit all the persons who are affected by the restriction which includes adjoining owners...

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