A real estate encumbrance is a restriction placed on the use of a property. A deed restriction can be anything from restricting an owner from placing a satellite dish on their property, to where cars may be parked on a property. You will most often find these deed restrictions in new property developments, however, some deed restrictions are put in place to protect historically important structures. This type of real estate encumbrance also runs with the land.. New In Selling FHA Loans Home Equity Loans Mortgage Basics Mortgage Calculators Mortgage Loan Education Mortgage Refinancing VA Loans Car Loans Cash Advance & Payday Loans Hard Money Loans Loan Basics Small Business Loans Student Loans Banking & Credit 101 Credit Cards Credit Report Credit-Building & Management Debt Consolidation Debt Settlement Personal Banking Bonds ETF FOREX Trading Investing Basics Metals Resources & Collectibles Mutual Funds Options Stocks 401 k Estate Planning IRAs Living in Retirement Retirement Planning Auto Insurance Business Insurance Disability Insurance Health Insurance Home Insurance Insurance Basics Life Insurance Filing Taxes General Taxes Small Business Taxes Tax Planning Tax Relief Budgeting Planning Basics Saving Buying General Real Estate Home Improvement Renting Selling Banking & Credit Finance Insurance Investing Loans Mortgage & Real Estate Student Taxes