Restrictive Covenants/Common Interest Developments:

Property in common interest developments (such as condo associations) or private neighborhoods often is subject to restrictive covenants.  These covenants, sometimes known as covenants, conditions, and restrictions (or "CC&R's"), can restrict the use of property and, thus, can give rise to litigation. 

The Los Angeles Times recently reported about Mr. Collins' case on behalf of residents in a private neighborhood who thought their restrictive covenants prohibited commercial uses.  When a high-end celebrity drug rehab facility moved in, the residents learned to their disappointment of a state law that overrides such covenants in some circumstances.