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Originally Posted by laryb

My son and daughter-in-law bought a patio villa 2 months ago in Buttonwood that they will rent, and visit when not occupied. The home was purchased through The Villages Realty. It is nicely landscaped with stone and shrubs, without any grass. It is my understanding that it has been this way for several years. They got a call from the Villages this morning, telling them that there had been a complaint (anonymously) against there home and another couple of neighbors that have the same landscaping. The representative searched the records, and couldn't find a permit for the work done. She said they could file a request to keep it as is, without any guarantee. Does anyone know if they are liable for any new landscaping to bring it into compliance if necessary? Will they have any recourse, and if so, against whom? Just doesn't seem right. I realize some might say they should have checked, but how many people check for landscaping compliance when buying a home here, especially when being sold by the Villages?

IMO realty company “ especially Villages realty should be libel for selling house out of compliance. IMO in HOA no houses should be sold if not in compliance with all restrictions and permits. You pay realtors to do job, researching property up to code and compliance IMO part of the job and not just listing and hanging sign.