Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs)

Community/Development Name: [Name] · Declarant: [Developer/Owner Name] · Effective Date: [Date]

1. Purpose

This Declaration establishes covenants, conditions, and restrictions (the "CC&Rs") that run with the land and bind all current and future owners of property within [Community/Development Name] (the "Property").

2. Permitted Use

Lots within the Property may be used only for [residential / specified] purposes, subject to the restrictions in this Declaration.

3. Architectural Standards

No structure, fence, or exterior modification may be built or altered without prior written approval from the [Architectural Review Committee / Association Board], per the standards in [Attachment/Section].

4. Maintenance Obligations

Each owner must maintain their lot, including landscaping and exterior upkeep, in a manner consistent with community standards.

5. Prohibited Uses

[List any prohibited activities — e.g. commercial use, certain vehicle parking, short-term rentals — as applicable to this community.]

6. Association and Assessments

The [Homeowners Association Name] may levy assessments on owners for common-area maintenance and enforcement of this Declaration, as set out in its governing documents.

7. Enforcement

Violations may be enforced by the Association through fines, injunctive relief, or other remedies available under [State] law.

8. Duration and Amendment

This Declaration runs with the land for [Term, e.g. "an initial 20-year term, automatically renewing"] and may be amended only as provided in the Association's bylaws.

Recorded by: ______________________ Date: ____________

*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. CC&Rs must be properly recorded with the local land records office to bind future owners — have a licensed real estate attorney review this before recording.*