What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?Texas
I am purchasing land and have a few questions about enforcing deed restrictions. The subdivision that I am purchasing the land in was divided in 1987 and never developed. The original owner of the entire neighborhood has opened up the neighborhood for grazing cattle even though the deed restrictions state that the property is for residential use only and no pets other than cats and dogs are allowed. Are the owners able to make up their restrictions as they go or must the abide by the same restrictions tied to the land? Can they make further deed restrictions that restrict me without my consent or involvement? If they finally develop the neighborhood, can they force me into an HOA or am I able to opt out since I was already there before the HOA existed? Am I or are they able to claim an agricultural exemption if the deed restrictions restrict cattle? If so, how am I able to do so?
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I am purchasing land and have a few questions about enforcing deed restrictions. The subdivision that I am purchasing the land in was divided in 1987 and never developed. The original owner of the entire neighborhood has opened up the neighborhood for grazing cattle even though the deed restrictions state that the property is for residential use only and no pets other than cats and dogs are allowed. Are the owners able to make up their restrictions as they go or must the abide by the same restrictions tied to the land? Can they make further deed restrictions that restrict me without my consent or involvement? If they finally develop the neighborhood, can they force me into an HOA or am I able to opt out since I was already there before the HOA existed? Am I or are they able to claim an agricultural exemption if the deed restrictions restrict cattle? If so, how am I able to do so?
Thanks
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