Restrictive Covenant

• What are restrictive covenants and why this Edmonton infill is stirring debate

  From restrictive covenants to buying the neighbouring property, the sharp rise in multi-unit infill builds in recent years has led some Edmonton homeowners to take drastic action.

  Consumer

  Sep 15
  
• South Edmonton communities enter into restrictive covenant to limit infill development

  The 20-year covenant sets constraints on any future redevelopment of properties that buy in, including a height limit of eight metres and one parking spot per dwelling.

  Canada

  Jul 3
  
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• Competition Bureau expands probe of Sobeys owner’s use of property controls

  Canada's Competition Bureau is expanding an investigation into Empire Company Ltd., the parent of Sobeys, over whether its use of property controls harms competition.

  Consumer

  Jun 23
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• Homeowners in Duggan area combating infill with restrictive covenants

  The Duggan restrictive covenants don't ban infill but instead control height, unit count and parking — a move one councillor says comes from residents feeling ignored by the city.

  Canada

  Apr 21
• Edmonton aims to kibosh restrictive covenants in name of grocery access, food affordability

  Restrictive covenants are common in the grocery industry to prevent competition, but Edmonton's city council is asking the province to change the rules so food is more affordable.

  Consumer

  Mar 17
• Calgary rezoning debate heats up as more neighbourhoods explore restrictive covenants

  Brentwood and Charleswood would be joining residents in 11 other Calgary communities looking to use restrictive covenants to pushback against citywide rezoning.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2025
• Edmonton homeowners mull restrictive covenants to stop multi-unit builds

  Some Edmonton homeowners in Crestwood and Glenora are taking development into their own hands by limiting where multi-unit homes can be built, by enacting restrictive covenants.

  Features

  Jun 20, 2025
• Calgary community explores restrictive covenants as citywide rezoning hits campaign trail

  Three of the five main candidates vying to be the Mayor of Calgary are vowing to repeal citywide rezoning if elected in the next municipal election on Oct. 20.

  Politics

  Jun 18, 2025
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• Vernon, B.C., city council to reconsider protection for heronry

  Next week, Vernon city council is set to consider whether or not to loosen restrictions on a neighbouring property meant to protect the Great Blue Heron's nesting site.

  Environment

  Jun 3, 2020