In real estate, Deed Restrictions are private limitations placed on the use of property by the grantor and written into the deed at the time of conveyance. These restrictions control how the property may or may not be used; for example, limiting the type of structures that may be built, prohibiting certain activities, or requiring the property to be used for residential purposes only. Because they are recorded in the deed, deed restrictions become part of the property’s title.
Deed restrictions run with the land, meaning they bind not only the original buyer but all future owners for as long as the restrictions remain valid. They are enforceable by the grantor or other parties specified in the deed and remain in effect until they expire, are removed by agreement, or are rendered unenforceable by law or changed circumstances. Deed restrictions are commonly used to maintain uniformity, protect property values, or preserve the intended character of a neighborhood or development.
