[Goldwingnut]

We need to keep this discussion on topic before it is closed by the moderators.

The maintenance assessments are an important topic here in The Villages and unfortunately many if not most either do not understand or are misinformed about them.

There are a lot of scare tactics, intentional omissions of information, and in some cases misinformation being used by some to further their own agenda. It is unfortunate that this is happening.

The information to understand this as well as the bond and amenities fees are all publicly available from reliable sources as well as from your District Supervisors, public meetings, and District Staff. Please use them.

If we take the time to see what we get for our combined maintenance and amenities fees of about $2371 a year - average maintenance fee is $511 and the maximum amenities fee of $155x12 or $1860 - Our package is substantially greater than almost any other you will find. No it doesn't include cable or lawn service (what a nightmare that would be to manage) that some HOAs do, but for less than $200/month it is pretty good and makes for a great community. It does not suffer for the political infighting that afflict many HOAs and we have the protection of state regulation and oversight of the governmental bodies responsible.

The biggest enemy to our system is misinformation and ignorance, both of are easily combated with just a little effort by the individual.