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Originally Posted by Jazuela
Especially since everyone keeps telling newcomers that they'll get to see the rules when they buy the house.
By that time, it's too late. Potential homeowners should be directed, very specifically and intentionally, to the deed restrictions, covenant, and whatever else for the property they're considering. For some people, not being able to do certain things can be a deal-breaker and it wouldn't occur to them to even ask if it was allowed or not, because it seems like such a no-brainer kind of thing.
Like adding a small storage box behind the house near the air conditioning unit (which is not allowed). or putting a window A/C in the garage (not allowed). or planting your own tomatoes in the flower bed in the front (until recently, not allowed).
These are things that are typically allowed anywhere else in the entire country, so there's no reason anyone should ever expect to have to ask.
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Originally Posted by graciegirl
Why SHOULD "they?". People have no trouble selling homes here and only a few find things to complain about.
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"Why should they?" Because it's the right thing to do!
Jazuela is 100% correct!
I know of NO ONE who was ever given any documents to read
before signing a contract for the purchase of a home here,
so they would know the "rules," i.e., what is permissible and what you can't do.
You don't seem to get it.
It has NOTHING to do with anyone having a problem selling a home here.
And while many people find issues to complain about -- many more than just a few issues are warranted and some are not.