Our subdivision's indenture is old and outdated. Is it possible to amend our indenture to make it more effective?
Yes. It is quite common for indentures to be updated or rewritten when they are old or are lacking substance. The ease or difficulty of amending a subdivision's trust indenture depends on the procedures established in the documents themselves. Some indentures allow amendment by a majority of property owners in the restricted subdivision. In other indentures, it may be necessary to obtain the approval of all property owners within the subdivision.


A well-written indenture will usually have a clearly defined amendment provision. It is recommended that subdivision associations enlist the assistance of an attorney in creating or updating their indenture. Since indentures are legal documents, attorneys have the necessary expertise to ensure a subdivision association drafts a properly structured and legally sound document.

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1. What are subdivision trust indentures?
2. Who must abide by subdivision trust indentures?
3. How are indentures put into place?
4. Who is responsible for informing new home buyers of the subdivision's trust indentures?
5. Why are use restrictions important for my neighborhood?
6. What information should I expect to find in my subdivision's trust indenture?
7. How long do trust indentures remain in effect?
8. What can I do to help maintain compliance with the indenture in my subdivision?
9. How can our association enforce our indentures and deal with violations?
10. Our subdivision's indenture is old and outdated. Is it possible to amend our indenture to make it more effective?