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Originally Posted by MrLonzo
Well, no one gave me anything. I do have a copy of the warranty deed, but I never 'signed' for it. I asked escrow for it, but they said I'd have to get it from public records which is what I did.
Also, I finally also got a copy of the Declaration of CC&Rs, which I had to download from the CDD site. Everyone's saying I should have received a copy on closing, but I'm still asking, "from whom?" Whoever that 'whom' is, I'd like to contact to ask why I was never provided a copy of what everyone is saying I should have been provided with.
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I don't know who you mean by everyone, but I didn't receive a paper copy of the deed restriction document at my closing. But, I did receive a warranty deed that clearly states that the property is subject to easements and restrictions. And, these are described in detail in the deed restriction and covenants document that is available on the "districtgov.org" website for all Villages houses. In that document, it requires the owner to get approval from the architectural review committee to make certain changes to the property, such as landscaping changes. I am not a lawyer, but I think the deed restriction document is legally binding on the property owner because it is referenced in the warranty deed. The title company who processed the closing was responsible for conveying to you the warranty deed, which apparently they did. If you think that you are not bound by the deed restrictions, I guess you could sue the title company, but I don't think you would win. It sounds like they followed the same closing process that is used for everyone who purchases a house in The Villages.