Practical Law Glossary Item 5-583-0585 (Approx. 3 pages)
Glossary
Vertical Privity
The relationship between an original party (whether the covenantor or covenantee) to a covenant and a subsequent owner of the subject real property affected by the original covenant. Vertical privity exists between the parties whenever an original party conveys real property to a subsequent owner.
Vertical privity may be required for a covenant to run with the land.