The informed homeowner March 2010
Monday, 01 March 2010 09:19 | Written by michelle beltran | 
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The Informed Homeowner March 2010
Thinking of moving to the country? Here are some thoughts from my book.
"Farm Livin"
Somewhere in the piles of forms you signed is probably a "right to farm" clause. This means that your neighbor wants to farm or ranch, now or in the future, he can without your permission, or to submit to any complaints as long as he is within the county health code.
Some subdivisions have CC&R's (conditions, covenants and restrictions) specifcally against farming/ranching. If so, there is a remedy. But if the "farmer" is outside of the development and not under any CC&r's, there is no control. Results can be dust, noise, and smells to name a few. (authors note: this is something to check into if the parcel you are interested in is on the "fringe" of the development)
"Farming" is not always bad. Many property owners enjoy growing their own food, or raising an income crop. Vineyards are very popular, as are orchards, greenhouses, and row crops. The extra income is nice and sometimes you can qualify for both property and income tax deductions if your tax man says you qualify.
(read more in my book, Welcome to the country)
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