We are a subdivision that is in the process of forming an HOA. However, it will probably be an optional thing for the homeowners in here. We purchased our home in Oct 08. The subdivision has been here since 2002. I was searching online a few weeks ago, and came across some Covenants for the subdivision that were recorded with the courthouse. They are 20 year covenants. Nobody in the subdivision knew of them, nobody was aware of them when they bought their home. Are they still in effect, and if so, do they effect everyone despite that some people may not want an HOA? It states the Covenants, then toward the end it says that once the developer sells all the properties, that it is the homeowner's responsibility to form an HOA and carry out the Covenants.

