Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. social science concepts
5. legal concepts

Narrower term/s

• covenants[+]
  • restrictive covenants
• liens

Anotations

Scope note:

Any right or interest in land which diminishes the value of the fee but does not prevent the conveyance of the fee by the owner. Encumbrances such as taxes, mortgages, and judgements are known as liens; restrictions, reservations and easements are encumbrances but are not liens.