{"id":369373,"date":"2016-04-04T10:47:24","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/realestate\/owning-a-home\/appearance-maintenance-and-fence-restrictions.html"},"modified":"2023-11-26T00:41:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T05:41:28","slug":"appearance-maintenance-and-fence-restrictions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/owning-a-home\/appearance-maintenance-and-fence-restrictions.html","title":{"rendered":"Appearance, Maintenance, and Fence Restrictions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Appearance, Maintenance, and Fence Restrictions<\/h1>\n
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One of the great things about owning a home is customizing it. You can landscape, paint, and adorn it in your style. However, you may be subject to local laws, state laws, and homeowners’ association (HOA) rules. These rules may create appearance, maintenance, and fence restrictions.<\/p>\r\n

For example, many HOAs have rules limiting the colors you may paint your home. Meanwhile, municipalities and counties create local ordinances. They may require you to maintain a clear sidewalk path in front of your home. It’s important to ensure you know what these restrictions and regulations are. These are important disclaimers before purchasing a home or renovating your residence.<\/p>\r\n

This article provides a general overview of the types of restrictions a homeowner may encounter on:<\/p>\r\n