Property Ownership
Under Pennsylvania's Planned Community Act, what document creates a planned community and establishes the legal rights and obligations of owners?
AThe zoning certificate issued by the municipality
BThe Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) recorded before the first unit is sold✓ Correct
CThe community's bylaws adopted at the first homeowner meeting
DThe subdivision plan recorded with the county
Explanation
The Declaration (CC&Rs) is the master document creating a planned community under the Pennsylvania Planned Community Act (68 Pa. C.S. §5101 et seq.). It must be recorded before any unit is sold and establishes the community's boundaries, common areas, assessments, use restrictions, and governance framework. Along with bylaws and rules, the Declaration governs the rights and obligations of all unit owners.
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