Restrictive Covenant
A restrictive covenant is an obligation that may be imposed on the owner of a freehold property in the deeds to that property.
Restrictive covenants are also likely to be included if your property is leasehold. Such clauses will prevent certain actions such as running a business or building an extension. You may even be restrained from erecting a TV aerial!
The person doing your conveyancing, usually a solicitor will inform you of any restrictions before you exchange contracts and complete your purchase.