Covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs)

Regulations that maintain a property’s design and maintenance

Housing complexes like condominiums have a strict set of CC&Rs that detail how maintenance and repairs are handled, and regulate what physical changes you can and cannot make to your unit. These rules can cover everything from what color you paint your front door to whether or not you can rent the unit. Single family homes also have CC&Rs that may, for example, ban you from converting your garage into a bedroom. Since CC&Rs can be very specific, it’s a good idea to read them before buying.

See: Condominium