This agreement is usually expressed by the creation of a specific covenant, reservation or exception in a deed. In order for the Grantor (Seller) to enforce this covenant against subsequent owners, the covenant must run with the land.

Some examples of restrictive covenants imposed on suburban subdivision land might include one or several of the following:

1. Operation of a business or conducting commercial activity is prohibited
2. No hogs, chickens, cattle or emus may be residenced on the premises
3. No more than two domesticated animals (i.e., dogs, cats, etc.) may be kept in one household
4. No satellite dish for the facilitation of television reception is permitted on the premises
5. The Architectural Control Committee must expressly approve all outwardly visible improvements to the property, including, but not limited to exterior paint color, additions, improvements, changes in elevation, erection of fences, etc.