got a shock this evening

I would go to the county govt, zoning board, whatever and check that out myself......

Maybe they want citiodits dependent on the system or they are vegans.

Michael has the best answer: the real estate agent is the first one to re-visit and get an explanation, something in writing that you can see--and then take it from there. She should be able to explain it, and it may be an area-wide kind of thing that you should put on your due diligence list to check out on the next listings that come your way in that area. If you don't get an explanation, then you may get blindsided on the next one--if you are not told in advance. I'd go back to the realtor and make sure I understand--and go to the city, township, zoning authority, etc., if only to have that knowlege in the future. Once you sign a contract, it is too late.

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I'd look a while before I bought land with any restrictions. The phrase "All rights to you your heirs and assigns forever" means alot in my book! I can't get over the thought of somebody else owning my water rights, mineral right ect. I was looking looking at at farm for sale on the internet where they were going to give the purchaser a percentage of the gas sales......wonder if they were going to pay a percentage of the taxes!

I would definitely check zoning and the city clerks office regarding the "no animals" clause.

You may find allies in the "back to the land" movement who are trying to re-energize agriculture in various parts of the country. In Calif there are many counties where "right to farm" covenants are part of the deeds so that owners know they have legal standings against the city folk who move in later and complain about farms.

Have a good day!

I've spent part of the day trying to find out what's what online, with no luck. This is a place in WV, not Ky. I've googled it every which way to Sunday to even try to get driving directions to the place without any luck.

According to the realtor, it's because of the area it's located in. She even told me that she'd started writing up a contract with a couple when they changed their mind because the woman decided she didn't want to get rid of her chickens and ducks.

Before I ever called about the place I had an odd feeling because it was on the sewer system instead of having septic.

I doubt that I'll continue to pursue it, since talking with her, I could tell that there wasn't going to be much wiggle room in the price.

There's other places out there. Now if I could just find one before it's already under contract.(the last 3 I called about before this one had just been sold before I called)

The best way to do this is to work with your own agent--they get info on the properties before they make it out to the rest of us. The one we had when we bought our place last year was great--she had me subscribed to an online MLS service where I was e-mailed a link to a list of properties that fit our price range and other criteria, which meant that I was able to see the listings as soon as they were official. It was pretty cool.

I actually do have an agent that I really like. She understands the needs we have. These last houses though were across the state from where I was focusing my search. I just happened to stumble on them and they were an ideal fit for us(which is very hard to find). Apparently they were the ideal fit for others too. While they weren't in the area I wanted, I liked the places so well, I wouldn't have minded.

My search continues...

I've also been toying with the idea of having what we need built, but I don't know anything about that whole process. It's probably something I need to start researching. It might end up being easier then trying to adapt what's available.

If you don't want to get an Agent, but want to see the currently Active Listings, just go to a Site that has an actual IDX link. My Site has an IDX Link, which shows all currently Active Listings, but only in WA State.

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Outbuildings and fencing usually mean livestock. Either the fencing is leftover from a time when it was allowed, or possibly the laws changed and they were grandfathered in, but when they quit the animals, the new law took effect. Or, the real estate agent dosn't have a clue.

I'd call the township/borough office to find out for sure.

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"Because of the area it is in" is not an answer.

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We can only own one animal per acre (think the cats used all that up) and no "objectionable animals" which is pretty subjective, but probably also applies to cats in certain situations. But have you ever heard a cat crow like a rooster outside your bedroom window at 4:30 in the morning when you got into bed at 3:30 AM?

Also, timber being cut for sale, any proceeds of the sale have to be paid on the mortgage first. A host of others like no cars up on blocks, etc. We had one guy right down the road that bought a large parcel on contract for deed with good timber, clear cut it and then left town. Was a beautiful place, but looks like a tornado went through there now. Good luck selling that place for more than you paid for it now. Hope they have lots of patience.

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Is it all animals or certain types of animals? I had pigs, rabbits and chickens and one day the piglets got out and one of the neighbors we didn't get along with called the town constable. Here you can own cattle, fowl, horses and such... Pigs I was told were on the restricted list and they had to go, and was given 30 days. Only had the mamma and 7 piglets.
With a rental I can see limiting the type or number of animals.
Would be best to look up local ordinances. Than contact the land owner directly and ask them about the restrictions and tell them what kind of livestock you plan on raising.
That is allot of land... Some of the people in my area have horses/ponies with an arcre of land or less.