CC&Rs in Sanford NC
Deed Restrictions and Covenants in Sanford NC
| If you are considering buying a home or land in the Sanford area, you need to know what CC&Rs apply. CC&Rs stands for Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. In many neighborhoods and subdivisions, CC&Rs are a list of rules that outline how the land may be used. CC&Rs may also be placed on land outside of a subdivision as well. These rules vary widely and are recorded as public deed restrictions. Once CC&Rs are placed on a property, they normally remain with the deed even if the land is sold to a new owner. Sometimes these rules are very broad and cover only a few restrictions. Sometimes the CC&Rs are very specific, and sometimes there are pages of restrictions. These rules may prohibit some uses for the land. |  |
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Since CC&Rs and their enforcement vary with each subdivision and neighborhood, if you have a specific use in mind you will want to make sure any home or land you are interested in allows your use. For example, if you want to have a fence to keep your pets in the yard you will want to check the CC&Rs to make sure fences are allowed. Your agent should be able to provide you with a copy of the CC&Rs for property you are interested in. If the CC&Rs require something to be approved by a homeowners’ or property owners’ association, it would be a good idea to ask the association in advance if the use will be allowed. Some associations use the approval process to prevent items like fences or certain paint colors to be used even though they are not specifically prevented in the CC&Rs as written. Asking before you put in an offer to purchase a property can prevent you from buying a home or lot that you cannot use the way you had hoped. |
Look for an article in the near future with more specific details about HOAs (homeowners’ associations) and POAs (property owners’ associations) in the Sanford area.
Look at what real estate professionals in other areas are saying about this subject:
- Home Owner Association Rules that can come back to bite you by Joanne Hanson
- Sunriver Rules and The Condo Rules - They May Make A Difference in Where You Buy! by Thesa Chambers
- The HOA will have it’s way by Paula Henry
- Home Owner Assocations are love hate relationships by Missy Caulk
- Homeowner Associations in Camarillo, Are they for You? By Mana Tulberg
- No Pay No Stay And Other HOA Rules In The Woodlands by Stephanie Edwards-Musa
You can visit my Sanford NC Homes website for more information about homes in Sanford, Lee County, or Harnett County in North Carolina.
Rita Taylor
ERA Strother Real Estate
“Taylored” For You!
Rita - Home buyers should always check to make sure the HOA guidelines do not prohibit them from enjoying an aspect which is important to them. I have seen those which do not allow a hot tub and for me - that is a must!
30 Aug 2007 at 11:10 am
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30 Aug 2007 at 11:15 am
Rita,
Great information for home buyers and sellers in this post. Your examples of restrictions were right on target.
30 Aug 2007 at 12:50 pm
Paula,
That hot tub sounds relaxing! Some of the neighborhoods in our area require approval to put in a hot tub. Knowing the rules in advance is a big help to those looking for a home.
Lynda,
I tried to use examples of restrictions that are common in our area that seem to surprise a lot of folks. Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment.
30 Aug 2007 at 5:10 pm
Rita - It is so important to understand the HOA’s before buying a house. Which makes is so important to work with an agent that is familiar with them as you are!
28 Sep 2007 at 10:13 pm