{"id":1021,"date":"2023-08-02T11:35:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T03:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/glossary\/?p=1021"},"modified":"2023-08-02T11:35:18","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T03:35:18","slug":"covenant-definition-understanding-and-importance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/glossary\/covenant-definition-understanding-and-importance\/","title":{"rendered":"Covenant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-covenant\">What is covenant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A covenant is a promise in a written contract or deed of real property. In Singapore&#8217;s real estate market, covenants are often used to enforce certain restrictions or obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding covenant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A covenant in real estate is a promise that a buyer, seller, tenant, or landlord makes regarding the use or maintenance of a property. Covenants can be &#8220;positive,&#8221; requiring the party to perform certain actions, or &#8220;restrictive,&#8221; prohibiting the party from certain actions. Covenants are legally binding and can be enforced through legal action if one party fails to fulfil their obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/breaking-rental-lease-early\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ask the 99.co expert: Breaking your rental lease early in Singapore<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importance of covenant in real estate and property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the context of real estate, covenants can be used to enforce certain restrictions or obligations. For instance, a covenant might restrict a homeowner from making certain changes to their property in order to maintain the aesthetic of a neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>You may also want to read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/terms-tenancy-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">99.co&#8217;s guides: Rental agreement &#8211; Terms you must include<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Covenants can also be used to enforce maintenance obligations, such as a requirement for a homeowner to maintain their property in a certain condition. In Singapore, covenants are often used in lease agreements, where the tenant agrees to certain terms such as paying rent on time or maintaining the property. They can also be used in property sales contracts, where the buyer and seller agree to certain terms regarding the sale and use of the property.<em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Covenants play a crucial role in real estate, helping to enforce certain restrictions or obligations. Understanding how covenants work can help property owners, buyers, and tenants navigate their contractual obligations more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, because covenants are legal obligations, it&#8217;s often advisable to seek legal advice when entering into a covenant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is covenant? A covenant is a promise in a written contract or deed of real property. In Singapore&#8217;s real estate market, covenants are often used to enforce certain restrictions or obligations. 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