Declaration of Covenants, Codes & Restrictions (CC&Rs)
The declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) are recorded with the register of deeds in the initial phase of the development of a townhome or planned community.
The CC&Rs govern what an owner may, may not, or must do with respect to the real estate. In them, you’ll typically find things like a description of the property covered by the CC&Rs, language establishing an HOA, a protocol for levying annual and special assessments for common expenses, and a description of the common areas and amenities.