Deed Restriction

[Ron K.]

I am looking at purchasing a property that was built as a duplex. About 15 years ago the buyers opened a couple of walls to create a single family home. Both kitchens, stairs, front doors etc are still in place. The property is in a development so I checked the deed restriction to make sure multi-family homes were permitted. I did find one deed restriction that the title company thought was a gray area. It reads "Property shall be used only for residential purposes". I was hoping for opinions from the board on the meaning of the restriction and if it would prevent the house being used as a duplex.

Thanks