Yes, I do live on a estate.We knew when we bought our homes 11 years ago there are going to have some restrictions, but some homeowners probably do not take the time to read them or just don't abide with the rules.I am not sure if they can drive you away from your own home, but they can make your life mesirable that is why those people i've mentioned sold their homes. The couple who was evicted because they were "loud" did not own the house.Our friend who has other homes in the area owned it.

If the association reminds you that it is time to paint your house, you better do it or they will do it for you, which i think is way more expensive. If you don't pay them they will put a lien on your house.You can not use any other color except that of the original.

But the nice thing about it is,....homewoners keep their lawns well manicured.The area is beautiful and quite.