Restrictive Land Covenants

[Brent George]

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?

[Alex Liggett]

Another news item on restrictive covenants today: Stuff - 19 July 2016 - Dominion Post

While 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.

[Brent George]

I wonder if Gareth Morgan is involved in some way.....

[Brent George]

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?

[Brent George]

Another take on Land Covenants....  Do they really enhance value?

Stuff - 11-Nov-2017

[Brent George]

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.