Use of temporary structures as residence

Our CCRs state that no structures of a temporary character, mobile home, camper,trailer,tent , shack, garage, barn, or other out building be used as a residence. We have a member with a 24x30 wood framed and sided on concrete slab typical garage with overhead door detached from main house. He had modified interior to provide bathroom and living space for daughters family while they build on a lot adjoining his. Time to build new home approx 1 year. Some members feel he is in violation and some feel he is in compliance as guest quarters are allowed. Thanks

Thanks, Essentially no detail other than up to two guest quarters allowed, Ray

The wording above seems ambiguous to me and hinges on whether "temporary" applies to "other out building". My take would be that it does, so since the garage is not temporary, the restriction would not apply. Since "guest quarters" would also probably be an "out building", it seems that permanent out buildings are not prohibited from being used as residences.

Personally, I would leave this alone. If this was pursued as a violation and the owners took it to court, as Fred said, it could cost many thousands to litigate. A local attorney could review the docs and give you a better picture of the likely outcome of a lawsuit based on local law and case than we can here.

i believe there exists a: temporary use of a permanent structure

by the time all motions / petitions are filed and recorded said use will have ended

sheez, have y'all NOTHING better to do with your time

If you want to take it to the extreme, virtually all uses and all structures are temporary, in a hundred or two years, most will be gone.