Covenants that run with the land

What is Covenants that run with the land?

The grantor and grantee intend that the covenant shall run with the land, and the covenant affects or concerns the land with which it runs; every successor or assignee to the land will have the advantage of its use or be obligated to its restrictions.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Real Property terms:

• Covenants
• Quitclaim deed

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