Legal Question in Construction Law in Illinois

Real Estate Development

Here is my problem . I bought a vacant lot in a new subdivision .It has covenants and restrictions .

But nobody seems to be enforcing any of them .

Here is what it states .

All one story residences constructed shall contain not less than 1400 square feet of above ground interior living space . All multi-level residences shall contain not less than 1700 sq. ft. of above ground interior living space with not less than 850 on the first level . Interior living space shall be measured by exterior dimensions but shall not include decks, porches, garages, basements or other spaces enclosed by foundations and any other unheated or unfinished space .

Here is what is taking place . There were several bi-level & tri-level homes built in the subdivsion . I am confident to say these builders are not following the covenants and restrictions in this section above . I believe that they are including the areas of the homes that are enclosed by concrete in their lowwer levels, into the amount of square footage . My question is what can I do to protect my investment ? I would not of bought this lot knowing that these homes where going to be allowed to be built in this subdivision , and nobody enforcing the covenants and restrictions .

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