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Originally Posted by graciegirl
When you have money invested in a community such as owning property, and an emotional attachment to an area such as it being your primary home, it is different than when you go visit an area on vacation.
Some people are responsible all of the time and in all situations and some....well...... What happens in The Villages, stays in the Villages. So they throw their beer can and pizza box out along the cart path that we take such pride in. Who is going to know who you are if you tailgate or are sloppy parking? There are far more young....and old drunks than people impaired by age who drive. Most people have enough character that they would not endanger their lives or others by driving with less than accurate perception.
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You are so right. Friends of mine bought an expensive condo in a resort in Hawaii. After they moved in they discovered that only about 20% are full time owner occupied. The other 80% are rented out very short term. Bottom line: it is a nightmare. The pool, hot tub and everything else require extensive maintenance. The 3 br 3 ba units get sometimes packed by 6 or more occupants. It is party central and they want to sell and move. BTW their association fees are ‘only’ $1,200/mo! The fees cover their water so they in essence pay for the 6 to a unit vacationers’ taking three showers a day since they are on the beach.
No doubt about it, short term rentals are terrible for neighbors. I sympathize with Villagers dealing with carefree and careless vacationers. Nonetheless, I believe a skilled young careful driver is at the peak of his faculties whereas medicated up older drivers encumbered with physical and mental difficulties are dangerous.