[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

Deed restrictions allow homeowners to do what they want, within the parameters set out by the association/covenant/developer/condo management bureau/etc.

So if you want to have a rock garden, and it's a deal-breaker, you need to know which sections of the community a rock garden is allowed. And even then, you need to know which kinds of rocks and plants are not allowed, so you don't end up having to retcon all the work you just did, at your own expense.

It's better to know in advance what IS allowed, and what is NOT allowed, and what MIGHT be allowed if you got permission in advance, than to find out after you've already paid to do it how you like.

Sounds about right.