Positive Covenant
/ˈpɒzɪtɪv ˈkʌvənənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual promise imposing an affirmative obligation to do or perform certain acts under a deed or legal agreement, especially in property law.
The lease contained a positive covenant requiring the tenant to maintain the garden.
Forms
- positive covenant
- positive covenants
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Commentary
Positive covenants create enforceable duties to act or perform, distinct from negative covenants which restrict actions; careful drafting is needed to ensure enforceability, particularly in property contexts.
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