Deed Restrictions in North Florida

The home-buying experience comes with a lot of acronyms and industry jargon.

If you’re like most new homebuyers, you’re probably taking a crash course in a whole new language — and that can be frustrating.

One of the terms you’ll hear on your way to homeownership is deed restrictions.

What is a Deed Restriction in Florida?

If you’re searching for a new home in North Florida, you’ll have to decide if deed-restricted or non-deed-restricted property is best for you.

So what does deed-restricted mean?

What Florida Deed Restrictions Do

Deed restrictions set limitations on how land can and can’t be used. Today, this is most often governed by a homeowners’ association, or HOA. The HOA can apply rules to keep the neighborhood beautiful, as well as charge fees for maintenance of common areas in a neighborhood. Perks that often come with HOA fees often include the use of a community pool or playground.

More on HOAs and Deed Restrictions

HOAs can regulate many aspects of homeownership, such as how your yard is landscaped and whether you’re allowed to store trailers and recreational vehicles on your property. The rules can be extensive and vary from community to community, so you’ll want to review the deed restrictions in a neighborhood that has them before you decide to buy.

Non-Deed-Restricted Property

If you’d prefer to have more control over how you use and enjoy your own property, non-deed-restricted land is probably best for you—and is usually found outside of neighborhoods and subdivisions. If you’re in search of a community that can enforce the overall aesthetics of the neighborhood and maintain property values—then a deed- restricted property may be what you’re looking for.

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