Land Use Restriction Agreement

Owner: [Name] · Restricting Party (e.g. housing agency, conservation organization): [Name] · Property: [Address/Legal Description] · Date: [Date]

1. Restrictions Imposed

Owner agrees that the property described above will be used only for [Permitted use — e.g. "affordable housing meeting income eligibility requirements" / "agricultural use, per the conservation easement terms"], for a period of [Duration/in perpetuity].

2. Specific Requirements

[Detail the specific restriction — e.g. rent limits and tenant income qualification requirements for affordable housing, or prohibited development activities for a conservation restriction.]

3. Monitoring and Compliance

Restricting Party may [conduct periodic inspections/require annual certifications] to confirm compliance with the restrictions.

4. Running with the Land

This restriction is intended to run with the land and bind all future owners, and will be recorded with the [County Recorder's Office] to provide notice to subsequent purchasers.

5. Enforcement

If Owner violates this restriction, Restricting Party may [seek injunctive relief, impose specified penalties, or pursue other remedies described here], in addition to any statutory remedies available.

6. Amendment or Release

This restriction may be amended or released only [with the consent of [specified parties] / under conditions described here], reflecting its intended permanence.

Owner signature: ______________________ Date: ____________ Restricting Party signature: ______________________ Date: ____________

*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. A land use restriction that "runs with the land" (Section 4) binds every FUTURE owner of the property, not just the person who originally signed it — anyone buying restricted property should search title carefully, since these restrictions are often the reason a property was priced below what it would otherwise be worth.*