There are private covenants within my development. What are these and who enforces them?

Private covenants are private rules covering all of the properties within a development. They can regulate things like the size and type of fences, the permitted colors of homes, or whether sheds or other accessory structures are allowed. They are not enforced by the city. Your developer/builder or home owners association can help you with specific questions regarding your development. Be sure to ask for a copy of the covenants and review them.

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1. There is a vacant property near the home I am considering purchasing. What will be there?
2. How do I know which school my children will attend?
3. There are private covenants within my development. What are these and who enforces them?
4. Will parks and trails be developed near the home I am considering purchasing?
5. Does the city provide a warranty for work done by builders and developers?
6. Who owns easements and what purpose do they serve? Who can help me?
7. Concerning property taxes, what will I be required to pay on my new home?
8. How do I know if the streets are private and what does that mean to the home owner?
9. The lot I am looking at is adjacent to a pond. Will it remain that way?
10. Once my home is built, is it safe to assume that the way the area looks today will remain that way?