Covenants, Codes, & Restrictions. Rules and regulations which apply to a certain property. It can limit things such as what color the house can be painted. Usually found on condos, PUDs, and homes in newer developments.

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions. Rules establishing the rights and obligations of property owners within a condominium, Planned Unit Development (PUD), or subdivision. An organized association operates and maintains property common to the individual owners.

Abbreviation for Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. A document filed by the property developer with the county recorder that sets forth permitted uses, requirement, rules and restrictions for all properties within the development.

The restrictions governing the use of real estate, usually enforced by a homeowners' association and passed on to the new owners of property. For example, CC&Rs may tell you how big your house can be, how you must landscape your yard or whether you can have pets. If property is subject to CC&Rs, buyers must be notified before the sale takes place.

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