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Old 09-03-2023, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl View Post
You and me, Bogie, have been on this Forum for a long time and have witnessed this discussion so many times.

The Federal Housing Act, established in 1968 has a section referred to as HOPA. The Villages must have at least 80% of people over 55 years of age and cannot have anyone living here under 19. Under 19 visitors may stay here no more than a total of 30 days in a calendar year.

This goes for rental homes as well.
And who tracks that compliance ? The answer is nobody. Also,the under 19 rule is part of the internall deed restrictions and never enforced.
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