The long construction period affected the uniformity of design hoped for by Hanson, as did the fact that building plots were sold individually and at different times: even a strict covenant could not force the owners into designing identical houses.

"I felt myself," she added, "to be as solemnly engaged to him, as if the strictest legal covenant had bound us to each other."

Those authorized to teach the doctrine had always stressed the strict covenants, obligations and responsibilities associated with it.

These have very strict covenants, restricting the issuer in its operations.

The land is now rented to a farmer and a strict covenant means neighbours can't sell their share.

There are strict covenants and conditions that ensure that the public will continue to benefit from these open play areas.

In keeping with their own ideas of social engineering they imposed strict covenants on how the land was used, reserving the higher ground for more well-to-do residents and the lower ground for workers' cottages.

With title and deed in hand, the foundation has offered them with strict covenants that do not permit dismembering for the value of their materials.

They must sell greatly devalued non-utility assets, regain Wall Street's faith and operate within strict covenants imposed by lenders.

In some communities, the desire to save water runs into strict covenants that require homeowners to keep green, perfectly mowed grass of a certain species.