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Developer recorded a subdivision declaration stating that all lots in Pine Ridge "shall be used for single-family residential purposes only and no commercial business shall be conducted on any lot." Each original deed from Developer referred to the recorded declaration. For 20 years, all lots were used as homes. Buyer purchased Lot 12 from an original owner. Buyer's deed did not repeat the restriction, but the recorded declaration appeared in the chain of title and the subdivision entrance displayed a sign reading "Pine Ridge Residential Community."
Buyer began renting Lot 12 every weekend through a vacation-rental platform and installed a sign in the yard advertising "Pine Ridge Weekend Lodge." Neighbor, who owns Lot 8, sues for an injunction and damages. Buyer argues that Neighbor was not a party to Buyer's deed, that the restriction is not enforceable because Buyer's deed omitted it, and that weekend rentals are still residential use.
Discuss Neighbor's claims. Address real covenants, equitable servitudes, common scheme, notice, remedies, and Buyer's argument about short-term rentals.