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There have been numerous discussions here about deed restrictions forbidding door to door solicitation of any kind in the Villages. We all know the general feeling of the residents is that they agree with the prohibition.

Here is the question. How can it be enforced? What agency will enforce it? What authority do they have to enforce it? Are nonresidents (salesmen-politicians-solicitors) bound by Villages deed restrictions? (deed restrictions are only for those who own property in the Villages) What can they be charged with?

The streets are public streets, how can anybody be refused access? If a salesman is asked by Neighborhood patrol to leave, and he doesn't comply, what will happen? It seems that it is up to the individual residents to post "no tresspassing" signs on their property, but signs are a violation

Please, make no mistake, I am as happy as anyone that we are being slammed by door to door pests. The issue is bound to come up and I am curious about who and how these deed restrictions will be enforced. There is no way to impose a penalty on a nonresident, is there?