> IMO it's a break in property law to have a contract that says "You own the property and have all it's liabilities (like taxes) but you do not have the right t

> IMO it's a break in property law to have a contract that says "You own the property and have all it's liabilities (like taxes) but you do not have the right to sell that property to a willing, SEC qualified, and able buyer". Once you enter into a an options contract with your employer you are bound to the terms of the contract. You can refuse to sign I suppose. More important though is to understand that the limitations you mention lower the value (increase the risk) of the options.