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Originally Posted by APovi
Apparently Florida is a 'Buyer Beware' State.
How do you handle existing 'Non-Compliance'?
Some home buyers/owners have been cited for violations existing for the past 10-20 years or more.
Sellers, Builders and Realtors do not typically represent buyers at all.
Does the buyer have to apply to each CDD to find out if the home they want (new or pre-owned) is in compliance?
Will all the CDD's issue a 'certification' that a home is 'in compliance' with all their regulations before you buy it?
Should I put a contingency in my offers/contracts that requires the Owner/Seller/Realtor to take care of it?
I've seen this problem reported many times but never any solutions.
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Most states are "Buyer Beware" or "As Is".
When we bought our home in 2021 we were required to sign documents stating we had received a copy of the deed restrictions. At closing we had to do it again. They are not that complicated, and are very easy to read, and as someone has already posted available online.
In real estate you can write any contingency you want into the contract. It's up to the seller to agree to that to make it binding. Of course another offer can come in that is non-contingent. 2 to 3 years ago when the housing market was red hot there were multiple offers on every home. I'm sure a lot of buyers had concerns about deed restrictions but felt they had to accept the risk just to get the house. Now they're paying the piper.
Another poster opines on being able "to face your accuser". The other villages publication puts out Clickbait articles daily on FB about this. I for one think this is a distraction as it makes no difference as to whether you know the person who filed the complaint. Your home is compliant with the deed restriction or it isn't... It's a simple yes or no question.
