We are seasonal (Oct - May) and are 54 and 52. I have NEVER felt out of place, so at 56 you will fit in as much as you wish to. I honestly never think about how old my friends are in TV.
We bought new in 2007, and the Realtor mentioned we may have an issue with age (not being 55), but in the end there was no issue.
I have NO idea how the issue is addressed in 'pre-loved' (phrase stolen from another TOTV'er).
Redwitch: I _think_ the law is opposite what you said. I think that an over 55 community is allowed to have 20% of the population under 55 and stll be considered an over 55 community, I do not think they MUST. I could be wrong, but I was denied buying a place in Norton, MA in an over 55 community when I was 53.
Looking here:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/yourrights.cfm
Quote:
From that site:
HOPA retains the requirement that senior housing must have one person who is 55 years of age or older living in at least 80 percent of its occupied units. It also still requires that senior housing publish and follow policies and procedures that demonstrate an intent to be housing for persons 55 and older.
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The point of my post is you will have a ball at 56 for the rest of your life!