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Former President Donald J. Trump left the White House, early the morning of Jan. 20th, and boarded Marine One destined for Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, FL.

Presently, Officials from the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, submitted legal documents for review in light of former President Trump deciding to make Mar-a-Lago his permanent residence.

According to The Hill, Trump converted Mar-a-Lago from a permanent residence to a private club in 1993. Allegedly, President Trump came to arrangements with the town regarding residency restrictions.

As a result, "This matter is under legal review by our Town Attorney, John Randolph," Palm Beach Town Manager Kirk Blouin stated. "Mr. Randolph is reviewing the 'Declaration of Use Agreement' and our 'Code of Ordinances'. This will, therefore, determine if former President Trump can live at Mar-a-Lago."

Among other restrictions, the alleged conditions of agreement states club members, including the former president, could only spend a maximum of seven consecutive days and no more than three weeks a year at the property.

The Trump Organization refuted the claims. "There is no document or agreement in place that prohibits President Trump from using Mar-A-Lago as his residence."

Problems in Paradise

Interestingly, the issue developed after a neighbor's lawyer demanded the town enforce the alleged agreement. The unnamed neighbor believes Trump's residency would decrease property values, according to Reginald Stambaugh’s letter. However, Stambaugh did not return a call or email Thursday asking whether he has received a response.

According to sources, Trump violated the alleged agreement while serving in office. He often stayed in excess of the allotted time. Around Christmas alone, the family would stay for approximately two weeks.

Trump and former first lady Melania Trump changed their residency from New York City to Mar-a-Lago in 2019. His newly founded Office of the Former President forwarded emailed questions Thursday to the Trump Organization, the family’s business entity, which did not respond.

Because the documents are still under review, Trump's residency is a potential 'point of discussion' at the next Town Council meeting. If binding, the Trumps may be required to leave. Presently, Trump owns two additional homes near the Club.

Mar-a-Lago, the 'Presidential Palace'

Author Laurence Leamer, a Palm Beach resident who wrote the 2019 book, “Mar-a-Lago: Inside the Gates of Power at Donald Trump's Presidential Palace," said this he does not expect the town to challenge Trump living there.

"What is more, he goes through his days and people tell him he’s fantastic, he's great, he's unbelievable and that's what he wants."

Leamer continued, "Additionally, he must be given credit for not messing up Mar-a-Lago. After Trump bought it, he spent millions upgrading the property. Consequently, Mar-a-Lago is one of the greatest mansions in the country."