What is a covenant?

A covenant is a specific type of agreement in property law. In California, these agreements are legally binding contracts, much like a deed, between two parties: the covenantor and the covenantee. The covenantor is the party who promises to do something, while the covenantee is the party who receives the promise. Covenants are a way to legally bind two parties to fulfill a certain obligation. For example, a covenantor may promise to supply the covenantee with a certain product or service, or to restrict the uses of a certain property. In cases of restrictive covenants, the covenantor is usually a real estate developer that promises not to develop the land with certain types of buildings or to restrict the uses of the land within a given area. Covenants are also used when transferring property between two parties. The covenantor and the covenantee agree to certain terms of the transfer and those terms are enforced by the court. Covenants are a complex area of the law and the exact provisions of a covenant depend on the specifics of each individual case. It is important to consult a qualified attorney before entering into a covenant agreement, to ensure that all parties understand the agreement and that it protects the rights of all involved.

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