Deed restricted communities impose additional rules & regulations upon homeowners in addition to any laws and ordinances of the city or county. While each community in Charlotte County with deed restrictions set different rules, most deed restrictions generally govern the look and feel of the area. These rules include may include how landscaping must be maintained, roof types allowed, rules against commercial vehicles, and use of land for storage.

Some home owners love communities with deed restrictions as they provide a more manicured look to the area and limits the eyesores that a neighbor can place near your home. Others enjoy the less-restrictive nature of non-deed-restricted neighborhoods.

See our section about communities in Charlotte County without deed restrictions if that area suits you better.