what is an example of covenants in real estate 
real estate covenants used to restrict who could legally purchase or occupy real property for example consider covenants in king county seattle that used to enforce restrictions based on race national origin or ethnic background 5today real estate covenants are more related to the actual operation and maintenance of a home some covenants require certain action to be taken e g owners of a home must trim their trees while others restrict action e g owners of a home are not allowed to build a fence 