Phantman:
I don't know about your state, but in mine it's as binding as any
other deed restriction. And deed restrictions are very much binding.

Gene Kearns wrote:
Even if you don't sign it?

Phantman:
Yep.
A deed restriction runs with the land. It's one of the reasons you get
a Title Opinion before buying property. To uncover these sorts of
things.

Gene Kearns:
Nope. You miss the point. Wisest, IMHO, course is to walk away and
look for a property that doesn't beg for civil litigation......
That is my comfort level. YMMV.

Nope. I get your point ("look for a property that doesn't beg for
civil litigation") and personally, I agree with that. But different
strokes for different folks. Many people are willing to give up
certain property rights in exchange for security or other perceived
advantages. My point was, make sure you know what you're buying before
you buy it, deed restrictions included, and hope your neighbors did
the same. That's the best way to avoid disappointments, surprises, and
litigation later, IMHO.

Rick