I really didn't mean to start such an issue. I was simply trying to say that sometimes the rules are broken and, if they are, it is frequently up to neighbors to do what they feel is necessary. In the one instance, the child is here for the two years. End of conversation. In the other, the child will probably be gone pretty soon because a neighbor will report the child living there (he is totally out of control -- probably has foetal alcohol syndrome or effect), plus the grandparents do have their house on the market -- this child will grow up with the grandparents. It is not a temporary situation.
Given a choice, I would much rather live next door to a child than next door to an adult child/grandchild who just got out of drug rehab, is taking psychotropic drugs for a severe mental illness or is on parole/probation. Yet, these examples can stay here because they are all over 19 and I personally know of a few cases (one of whom lives two doors from me -- YUCK).
For visible violations, Community Watch will take action. If the weeds or lawn are out of control, a notice is left on the door. If not taken care of within the time limits, TV will have it done for you; you will get billed for the work plus a fine of some sort (you don't pay and it goes on your amenity bill and then a lien on your home).
As to the ID card issue, it really is up to whomever is checking IDs. Some will absolutely deny you entrance to the rec center or pool, although there is a form you can/should fill out if you forgot your ID. If it is flagrant and ongoing, the odds are you will be reported and your ID suspended for a certain period of time. Again, it is up to whomever is doing the checking.
I've been known to forget my ID when playing bridge. Sometimes I have had to fill out a sheet stating that I am a legal resident and entitled to use the facilities (name, address, signature required). Sometimes I've just been waved through. It depends who is working, how well they know me, what their mood is.
Basically, TV is not perfect nor are its residents. Some will break the rules (heck, we all break one rule or another at one time or another -- it's the nature of our beasts). The majority here are over 55, law-abiding, respectful and, sadly, conservative.
:wink: Some homeowners are under 55 (still less than 20%, I believe). Some homeowners have children and/or grandchildren over 19 living with them for various reasons (temporary until child finds a job or recovers from an illness; temporary until child gets into trouble with the law or starts using drugs again; permanent due to illness -- physical or mental). The vast majority are truly wonderful people regardless of their age and political bent.
If you truly want to live in a society where rules are never broken, where everything is exactly as promised, I suggest you move to Arlington National Cemetary -- it might be one of the few places where the inhabitants truly are 100% in compliance.