Texas Real Estate Sales Agent ExamProperty OwnershipEasy
A buyer is considering purchasing a home in a large master-planned community in Texas. The community has a Homeowners Association (HOA) and extensive rules regarding landscaping, exterior paint colors, and allowable structures. These rules are examples of:
- AZoning ordinances
- BEminent domain regulations
- CBuilding codes
- DRestrictive covenants
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Restrictive covenants
Restrictive covenants (also known as Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions or CC&Rs) are private agreements that govern the use of land. They are typically established by developers to maintain property values and aesthetics within a subdivision or community.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Zoning ordinances are public land use controls enacted by governmental bodies.
- B. Eminent domain is the government's right to take private property for public use, not a set of community rules.
- C. Building codes are public safety regulations for construction.
Restrictive Covenants (CC&Rs)
Private agreements that limit the use or appearance of real property.
- Created by developers or HOAs.
- Recorded in the public records and 'run with the land'.
- Enforceable by property owners or the HOA.
Memory trick: Private Property Pledges Protect Planned Places.