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Originally Posted by Beats
With the small exception of being over crowed during snow bird season I love living in the Villages. But the BIG exception is the absolute joke and false sense of security that you get from the gates and the gate keepers, all one has to do is push that red button and they are in. I have heard and actually know and see squatters that the home owners are having an issue getting out, and if those gates were enforced I would think that the squatter mess would drop at least in half. Solicitors come and knock on your door at will and do we really know anything about theses people, maybe Massey or some of the more reputable companies are fine but what about the countless lawn guys and such with no back round checks have absolute freedom to stake out our homes to see if we live here full time or not. If you are a snow bird and not living here full time you are at risk of having your home being squatted in.
This situation is going to come to a head someday if it hasn't already happened in your Village.
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New villages have more door knocking that 2yo homes. Since 2007, and 5 different villages is rare to see more than 1-2 year.
We have been snowbirds, snowflakes, part time, and full time taking summers away. Have never had issues with the risks you post about.
Then again my home watch is retired LEO that stills carries, so no worries on that part