A restrictive covenant limits the way land can be used and developed.
Common restrictive covenants:
- Limit only one house on a lot
- Control the type of building materials used for new buildings and fences
- Prohibit certain uses of land for example quarry operations
If you have a restrictive covenant on your property that limits only one house on the lot, you cannot build a small second home.
A restrictive covenant is recorded on your land title and listed as an encumbrance within the Title Register.
To find out whether your property is affected by a restrictive covenant, visit Landata to obtain a search of the Register and select ‘Titles & property certificates’.