[Ohiogirl]

Becky's right - please don't confuse Courtyard Villas and Patio Villas with the few (two that I know of) condo-type attached villas. You take care of (or contract individually for) the lawn and/or landscape maintenance in the CYV and Patio villa neighborhoods.

Some CYV neighborhoods come with grass front and back, which you can replace with stone or other mulch if you like. Some but not all of the newer CYV neighborhoods have bans against grass and are sold with none (I think to keep down the lawnmowing noise and to appeal to some buyers).

I don't think you can do that with Patio Villas, someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Our CYV has grass front and back, and we kind of like that - have a dog and also just think the grass looks cooler than a lot of concrete or stone, but it does require mowing, fertilizing, etc. Usually around $40/mo for most CYVs, but price varies with contractor.