CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions)

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Definition

Legal rules governing how you can use your property, basically buying land with invisible chains attached.

Example Usage

The CC&Rs prohibit commercial use and require homes to be maintained to architectural standards.

Origin

Property law terminology dating back centuries, formalized in real estate documents

Fun Fact

CC&Rs can restrict everything from fence height to what color you paint your house.

Source: Real Estate Law

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