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Originally Posted by dddave
Bought a home here two years ago...thought we were in paradise...The Village Reality realtor knew we wanted to build a lanai on the side of our corner lot...he suggest a surveyor...survey came back that the easement left 15' from the house for the lanai...great...last month asked for bids...first contractor said immediately we could not built because easement leaves only 5' to build. Checked with Sumter County...sure enough - 10' from the curb for the county...then 20' by the developer!! for ????....asked about an easement appeal - The Villages haven't granted an easement appeal since the Morris' bought their first acre...I finally realized what the homes in The Villages reminded me of - a senior citizens' Levitt Town.
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dddave: First, "thought we were in paradise" is not a conducive element when conducting business.
Second "The Village reality, realtor apparently didn't place your interests ahead of his and I would let him and those above him know it. you stated he knew you wanted to build a lanai. He should have checked that out for you to determine the legality and the feasibility.
Third: Now that you know of this restriction should you decide to sell this home you may want to know the legal implications of disclosure concerning this restriction.
It is a bummer that you had to endure this otherwise unnecessary disappointment .