XIII. Declarant’s Rights
Any or all of the special rights and obligations of Declarant set forth in this Declaration or the By-Laws may be transferred or assigned in whole or in part to other Persons, provided that the transfer shall not reduce an obligation nor enlarge a right beyond that which Declarant has under this Declaration or the By-Laws. No such transfer or assignment shall be effective unless it is in a written instrument signed by Declarant and duly Recorded.
Declarant and builders authorized by Declarant may maintain and carry on without fee or charge upon portions of the Common Area such facilities and activities as, in the sole opinion of Declarant, may be reasonably required, convenient, or incidental to the construction or sale of
Units, including, but not limited to, business offices, signs, model homes, and sales offices. Declarant and authorized builders shall have easements for access to and use of such facilities. Declarant shall have the right and an easement to maintain signs in the Area of Common Responsibility for ten (10) years from the recording of this Declaration.
No Person shall record any declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions, or declaration of condominium or similar instrument affecting any portion of the Community without Declarant’s review and written consent. Any instrument Recorded without such consent shall be void and of no force and effect unless subsequently approved by written consent signed by Declarant and Recorded.
No Person shall retain an expert for the purpose of inspecting the design or construction of any structures or improvements within the Community in connection with or in anticipation of any potential or pending claim, demand, or litigation involving such design or construction unless Declarant and any builder involved in the design or construction have been first notified in writing and given an opportunity to meet with the owner of the property to discuss the owner’s concerns and conduct their own inspection.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Declaration, nd amendment to or modification of any Use Restrictions and Rules, architectural standard, or Design Guideline made shall be effective without prior notice to and the written approval of Declarant so long as Declarant owns any portion of the Community primarily for development and sale.