As always, the topic of Deed Restrictions brings much discussion at the Board Meetings.  Often, the discussions are heated as there are varying opinions about which Deed Restrictions to enforce as well as how to enforce them. These discussions are not new, and in fact many of the issues we struggle with are easily answered.  Regarding the "which ones" question, the answer is very simple: the ones outlined very specifically in the Deed Restrictions documented for this community.  The current Board did not invent these restrictions, they have been in existence since this community was built.  Sounds simple, yet there is persistent debate over whether we should enforce restrictions.

It is important to understand that we, as individuals, do not get to choose which Deed Restrictions we want enforced.  To the contrary, when each of us moved into Eniswood, we said "I want to live in this neighborhood and I accept the conditions of doing so".  Very simple, very legal and your Homeowners Association Board is committed to protecting everyone’s collective interests. A few suggestions have been made to help us with this process. 

First, we have established a committee to oversee all violations and enforcement protocols.  This will be a big help as it has been pointed out enforcement has not been as thorough as possible.  Rest assured this will change, and please recognize we have made tremendous strides toward effective and equitable enforcement. We have a proven history of improvement and we will continue to enhance our processes until we have achieved compliance as required by law. Second, we will no longer be making personal visits to violator's homes. This practice was initially recommended by the Board but it has in fact turned out to be too personal. Enforcement of Deed Restrictions is not personal; it is perhaps the single most important fiduciary responsibility of the Board. Finally, there are three additional committee members who will be canvassing our neighborhood and reporting infractions.  In the past, purely for practical purposes, we have relied on complaints from residents. It will be most beneficial to have these committee members participating in this area.

As always, we welcome any suggestions intended to improve our effectiveness, and I hope the participation level continues to grow. To view a copy of the Deed Restrictions for Eniswood, visit our website, www.Eniswood.com, or contact me or a member of this committee and we’ll see to it that you receive a copy.

Click on your home to download the appropriate Deed Restrictions for your area.  All files are in Adobe PDF format. Right click on the file and choose the “Save File As...” option to save the file to your hard drive.   A reader can be downloaded for free from www.adobe.com/reader.