Deed Restriction

Clause in a Deed that limits the use of land. For example, a deed might stipulate that alcoholic beverages are not to be sold on the land for 20 years. Restrictions that are against public policy are unenforceable, such as those that prohibit people of certain ethnic groups from using a property. See also Covenant.

A clause in a deed that limits the use of land. See Covenants.
Example: A deed might stipulate that alcoholic beverages are not to be sold on the land for 20 years. This is a deed restriction.
Example: Houston, Texas, is the only major Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the United States without Zoning. The city will enforce deed restrictions that are included in Subdivision deeds.

A limitation on the use of land, which is set forth in a deed conveying the restriction.