[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Schaumburger

I have rented in The Villages several times since 2011. All of my rentals have been short term (one to two weeks). I would love to be able to rent in TV for three to six months, but I am still working, and their aren't too many employers who will give an employee 3 months vacation to check out TV. I have a feeling that there are probably quite a few potential buyers who are younger (55 to 60) who are in the same boat as I am and can only rent for a month or less.

This short term renter has always been well behaved -- no accidents, arrests, traffic tickets, wild parties, damage to the home or golf cart. I have always received 100% of my security deposit back when the rentals have ended.

If rentals were limited to a minimum of 3 or 6 months, would there be a lot of potential buyers who would miss out on the The Villages experience? I know some have posted that they have purchased a home during their first visit or first rental or during a lifestyle preview visit, but I am betting many people don't buy until after their second or third rental just to be sure ownership in TV is the right decision.

It is up to landlords to check out the backgrounds of their potential tenants before the lease is signed. If any landlord wanted to check me out, I would be happy to provide references. And if I were a landlord, I would be checking on the backgrounds and references of potential tenants before the lease would be signed.

Exactly!

Many (including myself) are/were in the same boat and didn't/don't have the time to spend months here at one stretch, when first looking.