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Post by Brent George on Jun 25, 2016 4:39:43 GMT
This article on Restrictive Land Covenants in Marlborough describes a common theme in many new subdivisions. Stuff - 25 June 2016 - Marlborough Express
By incorporating land covenants that dictate all sorts of aspects of build type and style, landscaping, and even placement of objects (caravans; solar panels; clotheslines, TV dishes etc) the intention is to keep the area tidy (and exclusive).
But after the developer has gone - the only enforcers of the covenants are the residents. How is that going to help neighbourly relations and community feelings? |
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Post by Alex Liggett on Jul 19, 2016 21:20:20 GMT
Another news item on restrictive covenants today: Stuff - 19 July 2016 - Dominion PostWhile I personally applaud such measures, I hope the covenant isn't with the developer, who will eventually fold their tent and vanish into the night leaving the covenant un-enforceable. |
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Post by Brent George on Jul 19, 2016 21:23:01 GMT
I wonder if Gareth Morgan is involved in some way.....
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Post by Brent George on Oct 15, 2016 20:41:13 GMT
Stuff - 16 Oct 2016
Near the end of the article: "A covenant that barred large and disruptive operations on the land wasn't legally enforceable."
An interesting (and rather important) component of the issue, which begs additional questions such as: - what type of covenant was 'on the land'?
- who indicated it was not legally enforceable?
- why/how did the covenant fail?
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Post by Brent George on Nov 12, 2017 19:27:26 GMT
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Post by Brent George on Feb 6, 2018 20:16:52 GMT
Another negative and potentially unforeseen impact of a restrictive land covenant - Stuff 6-Feb-2018 - this time relating to the size of a new dwelling emplaced on the parcel being created.
Reading through the comments, and looking at the images, it would appear that the over-whelming public opinion is that the "rule" has overtaken "reality". That is, this type of attractive smaller house design may well be a better asset in a new subdivision compared with many alternative 'cheap and nasty boxes' that would comply. |
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Post by Brent George on Mar 15, 2020 19:27:34 GMT
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Post by Jim Practical on Nov 30, 2020 21:00:52 GMT
Another attempt at a type of Bulldozer/Catch-all Covenant....Residents near a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) firing range say the army and local council could be complicit in devaluing house prices and “damaging the West Melton brand'’. More than 70 property owners objected to a “no complaints covenant” last year after the army proposed a noise control boundary around the area’s firing range. Under the proposal any new development or subdivision within the boundary would be subject to a covenant preventing property owners complaining about noise. Stuff - National: 1-Dec-2020
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Post by Brent George on Apr 27, 2021 21:33:32 GMT
From OneRoof - a Real Estate 'market place' website: Covenant: The most misunderstood word in property OneRoof: 30-May-2018 |
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Post by Brent George on Jan 22, 2023 19:06:46 GMT
Couple stunned by neighbour's carport asks why subdivision covenants weren't consideredStuff - Lifestyle: 21-Jan-2023When Paul and Donna Yates built their home they positioned it to see the hills from the kitchen. Built in Stoke, Nelson, in the 1990s, they thought the covenants attached to the property would protect the outlook, as any large structures that could block it would be prohibited. Then last year their neighbour started building a 3.7m high (!) carport, after being granted resource consent by the Nelson City Council. Now they’re questioning why the covenants weren’t taken into account when it was built. Another example of the futility and uselessness of restrictive covenants over time.....
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Post by Brent George on Oct 3, 2023 1:12:27 GMT
To the letter(box): The precise nature of modern covenants
Stuff - Palmerston North: 3-Oct-2023No dogs taller than 50cm, no garden ornaments, and only temporary campervans – there are some pretty particular rules for people living in subdivisions. Known as covenants, they are becoming more and more popular in new developments, as a way to protect the area’s value and aesthetic. While some residents love living under covenants, others think some of the rules go too far.
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