Bendo v. Silver Woods Community Ass'n

We review de novo the trial court’s interpretation of a restrictive covenant. Concluding that the trial court incorrectly interpreted the covenant, we reverse.

After installing a new septic drain field, which all but destroyed the landscaping in his front yard, Appellant redesigned the landscape to include “hardscape” features, vegetation, and mulch, but no grass. He submitted a plan to Appellee, his homeowner’s association, for the hardscape changes, which included adding a retaining wall. Appellee approved the hardscape changes. After delays in the progress of the project, Appellant…