Deed Restrictions "run with the title to the land" which means that they are a part of your rights and a part of your obligations when you own a property that has them.

BUYERS

When buying land anywhere you should always verify its zoning. Zoning specifies the maximum height of buildings, how close to the edge of the property you may build, how many buildings and rooms you can have on a particular property, etc.

SELLERS

Sellers of properties with Deed Restrictions generally know what zoning provisions exists, and retain written copies of these restrictions. If you are a potential buyer of such a property you should be given a copy of these Restrictions and make your offer contingent on your review and approval of them. They are generally written in plain every-day language, and will probably make sense to you the first time you read through them. If you don't understand something, ask for clarification. If you like what they say, approve them and keep a copy for your records.

If you don't like them, there isn't much you can do about it except not buy because they "Run with the title to the land".

If you question the legality of Deed Restriction, ask an Attorney -
If you suspect that there are Deed Restrictions for a property but cannot determine for sure from the Seller, arrange for an attorney to research the property for you while doing the title search.

Purchasing Property - Land Values - Deed Restrictions - Buying with Credit - Making an Offer
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