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Originally Posted by RobbyHarris
We were told by our sales agent when we bought that it does not apply to resales which is where I got that info (right or wrong).
I'd like to see up to date statistics showing it is enforced as well (not that I really care either way). It's not easy to prove a negative (that they don't enforce it) as it would be to provide statistics that they do. Actually, it would probably be very difficult to prove either one without access to lots of current raw data and lots of time to process it.
You seem to INFER it IS enforced. Can you share your data on how you know that ? Maybe it was the same agent!  |
Don't have actual data. I INFER it IS enforced by the lack of any data showing it is NOT and lack of successful lawsuits challenging the 55+ status. For me:
- The Villages claims they are in compliance with 55+ status and no one has shown otherwise
- The Villages is supposed to verify 55+ compliance with the FHA and we haven't heard that wasn't done
- The 55+ status allows the Villages to refuse to sell to families and we don't see any families living in the Villages (deed restriction situations occur and are resolved)
- I don't believe I've personally observed even 14,000 people so I've certainly not seen over 14,000 individuals under 55+ and known that they were the only resident in their home
Not easy to prove that they don't enforce 80% 55+? Simply show more than 20% under 55. Simply show one family who successfully sued after being denied the opportunity to purchase. Simply show a ruling by HUD that the Villages has not complied with any required reporting. Any of those would be clear proof that the Villages is NOT enforcing 55+.