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Originally Posted by APovi
Apparently Florida is a 'Buyer Beware' State.
How do you handle existing 'Non-Compliance'?
Some home buyers/owners have been cited for violations existing for the past 10-20 years or more.
Sellers, Builders and Realtors do not typically represent buyers at all.
Does the buyer have to apply to each CDD to find out if the home they want (new or pre-owned) is in compliance?
Will all the CDD's issue a 'certification' that a home is 'in compliance' with all their regulations before you buy it?
Should I put a contingency in my offers/contracts that requires the Owner/Seller/Realtor to take care of it?
I've seen this problem reported many times but never any solutions.
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...The current compliance mandates offer nothing to the buyer that would allow for a challenge. "The Villages" are not responsible for the changes. These claims are made on behalf of those "developers". The actual reason behind these issues is the "Tax Act" that's been around in one form or another since 1776. The State and County does not want a resolution simply because these issues are County and State revenue builders. One might Argue or suggest to the Courts that when the last home in any development has been sold that these deeded requirements are passed onto those current homeowners and no longer a required matter of legal interest to the Developer. Good Luck with that !