Majestic Oaks Deed Restrictions

They let you build that shack in my neighborhood?

Have you ever seen the beautiful house next to the dilapidated shack?  One house has a manicured lawn, with tasteful landscaping.  The neighbor...the lawn is so high you can only see the roof.  And this is for the best because the trim is rotting, the gutters sagging, and the weeds conceal the rodents.

One of the main methods a home owners association (HOA) has to maintain property values and consistency is deed restrictions.  Deed restrictions are guidelines and standards for the neighborhood, covering everything from construction materials to home maintenance.

Why is that person driving my neighborhood taking notes and pictures?

Twice a month, the HOA manager drives the neighborhood looking for violations.  No, this is not a witch hunt.  She is looking for major items that have a significant impact on the neighborhood.  Sometimes, it may be for items such as fence repairs or replacing damaged trim.  Other times, it may be for overgrown lawns, grass growing over the curb, or for items stored in the driveway or yard.  Our legal documents-specifically our deed restrictions-form the basis of her review.

If a discrepancy is found, the homeowner is notified.  A post card is used for initial violations.  Years back, we switched to this format because a formal letter seemed to be overkill for leaving your trash can out!  If the violation continues, or for repeat offenders, a formal letter is used.  If this is ineffective, the board can vote to take legal action.

Section 7 deed restrictions

Section 10 deed restrictions