GENERAL
1.
 The provisions of these covenants may be altered or amended by the Developer at any time. They run with the land and shall be binding on all parties and persons claiming under them for a primary period of twenty-five (25) years from the date hereof, after which time said covenants shall be automatically extended for successive periods of ten (10) years unless an instrument signed by the owners of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of all lots has been recorded, agreeing to change these covenants in whole or in part.
2.
 The owners intend to develop and/or subdivide additional property contiguous and non-contiguous to the area covered by this document and may in connection with such subdivision extend or modify the waterways. All work and improvements undertaken by the Developer on such other property is to be construed as in furtherance of the intent, welfare and quality of life of this subdivision and shall not be impeded by owners of this or any part of the subdivision. The conditions herein provided shall be construed as protection for owners of lots of any additional subdivisions as well as lots in this particular unit.
3. Invalidation of any one of these covenants by judgement or court order shall in no wise affect any of the other provisions which shall remain in full force and effect.
4 .

In order to enforce these covenants, the Developer may take the following steps:

(A) It may conduct investigations to determine if a violation has occurred;
(B) it may obtain legal advice concerning any possible violation;
(C) it may issue by letter or other means to any owner deemed to be in violation   of these covenants notices to cease the non-conforming activity;
(D) it may initiate litigation against any owner deemed to be in violation of these covenants asking the court to enforce these covenants by injunction, damages, or any other legal or equitable remedy.

The Developer, at its discretion, may require the owner deemed to be in violation of these covenants to reimburse the Developer for all costs incurred in the investigation and enforcement, including attorney’s fees. Under no circumstances shall the Developer be liable for any costs, including attorney’s fees, incurred by any owner in responding to or defending against any such investigation or enforcement.