At what point during ownership may a property owner place a restriction on a deed?

A property owner may place a restriction on a deed at any time. This means that existing owners have the flexibility to impose certain conditions or limitations on how the property can be used, regardless of whether they are currently buying, selling, or transferring the property. Restrictions can be set for a variety of reasons, such as maintaining neighborhood aesthetics, ensuring certain land uses, or protecting property values.

This capability is not limited to specific moments in the property ownership timeline, such as the time of purchase, selling, or only during property transfers. Instead, owners can decide to implement restrictions whenever they see fit, provided that those restrictions comply with local laws and do not infringe on the rights of others. Such flexibility in placing restrictions aligns with the general principles of property rights, where owners have control over their property and the ability to define conditions under which it may be used.