Mower/Small Engine Repair

[Bluehook]

I'm considering a move to TV. I've never lived in an HOA and have heard several horror stories about them. It;s kinda scary.

Point is, I'm retired and I do small engine repair out of my home garage for friends and neighbors as a cottage industry at my current location. It adds a couple of extra bucks to supplement my paltry cop pension.

Question: How would that be received in TV?

It's not a high volume operation and all testing of the equipment is simply completing my own yard maintenance. In other words, if I need to test run a string trimmer, I trim my sidewalk. Nothing extra than what would normally be associated with my own landscaping.

Please add your thoughts and comments, thanks!

:wave:

[Bogie Shooter]

Would not be received well. Against running a business out of your home.

[blueash]

So no mower will ever be running or sputtering unless you are actually mowing your own lawn? You won't be running motors to improve their performance or tuning them at all. So the only noise you will produce is when you are doing your own lawn?

By the way, we don't have an HOA here. But we have some rules, and one is no business can be run from your home. Being a retired cop I am sure you believe rules are meant to be followed. You could have a business where you offer to go to other person's homes to fix their mowers at their home, not yours.

[vintageogauge]

So no mower will ever be running or sputtering unless you are actually mowing your own lawn? You won't be running motors to improve their performance or tuning them at all. So the only noise you will produce is when you are doing your own lawn?

By the way, we don't have an HOA here. But we have some rules, and one is no business can be run from your home. Being a retired cop I am sure you believe rules are meant to be followed. You could have a business where you offer to go to other person's homes to fix their mowers at their home, not yours.

When Fenney first opened there were no places to get food nearby other than the Fenney Grille which was great. A new resident posted she was making pizzas in her home and was selling them at a very fair price. Within a few days someone that didn't even live in Fenney turned her in, no more pizza. Also happened to a lady selling cupcakes. So, you might want to re-think trying to run a business out of your home down here.

[Topspinmo]

First there lot ICE (which soon see) haters around here, second, there a few snobs, third, most neighborhoods are quiet, occasionally probably wouldn’t be problem, but roll do dice. Last, not to many actually mow there own yards so you skill would be limited to few. Deed restrictions prevent major maintenance on vehicles. Far as business from home it restricted, but villages full of restrictions being broken. :ohdear:

[Bluehook]

Thanks all for your replies. Looks like my plan would not be a GO at The Villages.

Time to re-think the move.

[Bluehook]

First there lot ICE (which soon see) haters around here, second, there a few snobs, third, most neighborhoods are quiet, occasionally probably wouldn’t be problem, but roll do dice. Last, not to many actually mow there own yards so you skill would be limited to few. Deed restrictions prevent major maintenance on vehicles. Far as business from home it restricted, but villages full of restrictions being broken. :ohdear:

That reminds me of another question I had about TV: I do all my own car (midsized pickup) and motorcycle maintenance and repairs.

So, oil changes, tire rotations, the occasional parts replace would raise the ire of the neighbors?

:024:

[Bluehook]

So no mower will ever be running or sputtering unless you are actually mowing your own lawn? You won't be running motors to improve their performance or tuning them at all. So the only noise you will produce is when you are doing your own lawn?

By the way, we don't have an HOA here. But we have some rules, and one is no business can be run from your home. Being a retired cop I am sure you believe rules are meant to be followed. You could have a business where you offer to go to other person's homes to fix their mowers at their home, not yours.

That wouldn't work for me. I offer free pickup and delivery but I need to do all the work in my own garage or I can't concentrate properly.

Oh well.

[Bluehook]

First there lot ICE (which soon see) haters around here, second, there a few snobs, third, most neighborhoods are quiet, occasionally probably wouldn’t be problem, but roll do dice. Last, not to many actually mow there own yards so you skill would be limited to few. Deed restrictions prevent major maintenance on vehicles. Far as business from home it restricted, but villages full of restrictions being broken. :ohdear:

Thanks for your reply. Before I signed up here, I was pouring thru the forums on this site and it seemed that over the years, there were a lot of homeowners that were requesting mower repair with pickup service.

Seemed like my plan was going to work but I definitely have learned something different from the responses here.

:wave:

[asianthree]

Thanks for your reply. Before I signed up here, I was pouring thru the forums on this site and it seemed that over the years, there were a lot of homeowners that were requesting mower repair with pickup service.

Seemed like my plan was going to work but I definitely have learned something different from the responses here.

:wave:

Once you realize the size of the property in TV, how close your neighbors are (14’-20’ish), between houses, the driveways are short, especially south of 44(larger backyard).
Large garages in TV are few and far between, but south of 44 there are some 4 car.

North of 44 many lawns are commercially mowed, by companies or privately owned. South of 44 many mow their own lawns, but in our neighborhood most of us have electric battery powered equipment. Our northern home is 3/4 acre, here I can mow, trim, weed, my lawn in less than 30 minutes, so battery is very popular.

Running a business out of your home is against deed restrictions, and someone will file a complaint.

You do have an option of renting garage space in commercial areas, which is very popular with those who proudly possess a vintage car. Friends group rent a unit very close to TV, and share working on their cars, even storing a car or two, due to lack of space at home

So options, but just not at your residence, or understanding you may be the most unpopular neighbor

[villagetinker]

Thanks for your reply. Before I signed up here, I was pouring thru the forums on this site and it seemed that over the years, there were a lot of homeowners that were requesting mower repair with pickup service.

Seemed like my plan was going to work but I definitely have learned something different from the responses here.

:wave:

Did you consider applying for a job at a local repair shop?

[Dotneko]

That reminds me of another question I had about TV: I do all my own car (midsized pickup) and motorcycle maintenance and repairs.

So, oil changes, tire rotations, the occasional parts replace would raise the ire of the neighbors?

:024:

Our neighbor has a lift in his garage so that he can put a car up for extra storage. He does change oil in there and has lifted our car up to check on a noise we were hearing. It has to be an extra high garage.

[Topspinmo]

That reminds me of another question I had about TV: I do all my own car (midsized pickup) and motorcycle maintenance and repairs.

So, oil changes, tire rotations, the occasional parts replace would raise the ire of the neighbors?

:024:


In garage Do what want, out in driveway may raise eyebrows for some?

[Topspinmo]

Our neighbor has a lift in his garage so that he can put a car up for extra storage. He does change oil in there and has lifted our car up to check on a noise we were hearing. It has to be an extra high garage.

After my first experience at local dealer on simple oil change was last time I paid someone else Beings I had to crawl under and remove quart oil where they over filled it and didn’t even pull dip stick out and check after they got done. I do it myself until I’m not able, by then I might get electric car or been planted?

[MarshBendLover]

When I first arrived here, it scared me. I saw several people around the area with what looked liked knives sticking out of their back. But later I realized, yep, it's the friendliest community in America to your face.

[Bogie Shooter]

:what:

[Bluehook]

Did you consider applying for a job at a local repair shop?

No. Not for me. I'm a very small time operation. Like I said, it's a few extras bucks and not really full-time, everyday thing.


Our neighbor has a lift in his garage so that he can put a car up for extra storage. He does change oil in there and has lifted our car up to check on a noise we were hearing. It has to be an extra high garage.

So, some people are doing normal American homeowner car stuff in their driveways and garages. I sure am getting mixed opinions. But overall, TV seems like a place where "shade tree mechanics" are under scrutiny. Yeah?

:(

[Bluehook]

After my first experience at local dealer on simple oil change was last time I paid someone else Beings I had to crawl under and remove quart oil where they over filled it and didn’t even pull dip stick out and check after they got done. I do it myself until I’m not able, by then I might get electric car or been planted?

So, you're saying you do your own oil changes in your driveway and no one has complained?

Are some neighborhoods better than others for guys like us? If so, which ones?

:sigh:

[Bluehook]

Once you realize the size of the property in TV, how close your neighbors are (14’-20’ish), between houses, the driveways are short, especially south of 44(larger backyard).
Large garages in TV are few and far between, but south of 44 there are some 4 car.

North of 44 many lawns are commercially mowed, by companies or privately owned. South of 44 many mow their own lawns, but in our neighborhood most of us have electric battery powered equipment. Our northern home is 3/4 acre, here I can mow, trim, weed, my lawn in less than 30 minutes, so battery is very popular.

Running a business out of your home is against deed restrictions, and someone will file a complaint.

You do have an option of renting garage space in commercial areas, which is very popular with those who proudly possess a vintage car. Friends group rent a unit very close to TV, and share working on their cars, even storing a car or two, due to lack of space at home

So options, but just not at your residence, or understanding you may be the most unpopular neighbor

I don't do enough work in a month to justify renting a space. A machine or 2 each week. The whole operation would not be cost effective if I was paying rent. It's basically helping out a neighbor in need and the exchange of a gift.

Make maybe enough to pay $185 a month for my Part B plan and going out to dinner once or twice. That's it.

:wave:

[Bluehook]

In garage Do what want, out in driveway make raise eyebrows for some?

I could deal with that. I plan to get a 2-car garage, but I have motorcycles and tools and a work-bench so I could work on lawn equipment inside, but not my car. That would be done i my driveway.

[Topspinmo]

So, you're saying you do your own oil changes in your driveway and no one has complained?

Are some neighborhoods better than others for guys like us? If so, which ones?

:sigh:

No, in garage.

You just don’t know? Most mind their own business.

[vintageogauge]

No. Not for me. I'm a very small time operation. Like I said, it's a few extras bucks and not really full-time, everyday thing.




So, some people are doing normal American homeowner car stuff in their driveways and garages. I sure am getting mixed opinions. But overall, TV seems like a place where "shade tree mechanics" are under scrutiny. Yeah?

:(

Nothing to do with opinions, the regulations and deed restrictions are clearly written in homeowner documents. You are allowed to work on your own car inside your garage but not in the driveway. You are not allowed to run a business in your home, garage, or driveway. Shade tree mechanics are welcome to work on their own projects in their own garages.

[Bogie Shooter]

:Nothing to do with opinions, the regulations and deed restrictions are clearly written in homeowner documents. You are allowed to work on your own car inside your garage but not in the driveway. You are not allowed to run a business in your home, garage, or driveway. Shade tree mechanics are welcome to work on their own projects in their own garages.

:agree:

[tophcfa]

Would not be received well. Against running a business out of your home.

Tell that to the folks running an AIRBnB out of their home while living there. That’s way more disruptive to a neighborhood than some guy occasionally working on a small engine in his garage. I would personally like to have a retired LEO living next to me who happens to be a handyman. We could borrow each other’s tools and help each other out with various projects.

[MarshBendLover]

Saw a little girl down the street last summer with lemonade stand. Cute as a button. The following day the homeowners were asked if she was visiting or living here. When they said granddaughter was just visiting for a few days, they were told the girl was in violation of deed restrictions of operating a business and a structure in the front yard. :boxing2:

[vintageogauge]

Tell that to the folks running an AIRBnB out of their home while living there. That’s way more disruptive to a neighborhood than some guy occasionally working on a small engine in his garage. I would personally like to have a retired LEO living next to me who happens to be a handyman. We could borrow each other’s tools and help each other out with various projects.

With the exception of a few neighborhoods there are no restrictions on renting out your property. So, ABNB is most likely here to stay as well as monthly or yearly rentals. And the deed restrictions and regulations are also here to stay.

[Bogie Shooter]

Saw a little girl down the street last summer with lemonade stand. Cute as a button. The following day the homeowners were asked if she was visiting or living here. When they said granddaughter was just visiting for a few days, they were told the girl was in violation of deed restrictions of operating a business and a structure in the front yard. :boxing2:

Who was it that stopped the girl?

[Rwirish]

First, there is no HOA in The Villages.

Second, it would not be received well and would most likely be shut down.

[asianthree]

Saw a little girl down the street last summer with lemonade stand. Cute as a button. The following day the homeowners were asked if she was visiting or living here. When they said granddaughter was just visiting for a few days, they were told the girl was in violation of deed restrictions of operating a business and a structure in the front yard. :boxing2:

So who is “They” asking if she was visiting? Then “They” told them it was a violation? And what kind of “Structure” was built?

Pretty much everyone in TV knows a complaint must be filed and then at least a week if not more before the CS is visiting your home.

Your post is kind of misleading to someone who is new or considering moving here. Plus who doesn’t love a “cute as a button child”

[MikeN]

Running a business out of a home is not allowed in TV.

[jimmy o]

I'm considering a move to TV. I've never lived in an HOA and have heard several horror stories about them. It;s kinda scary.

Point is, I'm retired and I do small engine repair out of my home garage for friends and neighbors as a cottage industry at my current location. It adds a couple of extra bucks to supplement my paltry cop pension.

Question: How would that be received in TV?

It's not a high volume operation and all testing of the equipment is simply completing my own yard maintenance. In other words, if I need to test run a string trimmer, I trim my sidewalk. Nothing extra than what would normally be associated with my own landscaping.

Please add your thoughts and comments, thanks!

:wave:
Sorry no home businesses allowed. You could have a business where you go to their house to repair their lawn equipment. However you will find quickly that hardly anybody here has lawn equipment to breakdown in the first place. I’ve never done a study but would guess that better than 95 % of Villagers have a lawn service, and probably at least 80% hire out bush trimming too.

[Janie123]

I'm considering a move to TV. I've never lived in an HOA and have heard several horror stories about them. It;s kinda scary.

Point is, I'm retired and I do small engine repair out of my home garage for friends and neighbors as a cottage industry at my current location. It adds a couple of extra bucks to supplement my paltry cop pension.

Question: How would that be received in TV?

It's not a high volume operation and all testing of the equipment is simply completing my own yard maintenance. In other words, if I need to test run a string trimmer, I trim my sidewalk. Nothing extra than what would normally be associated with my own landscaping.

Please add your thoughts and comments, thanks!

:wave:
My deed restrictions say no commercial activities are allowed that require customer/client visits or maintaining an inventory. So a pickup and delivery of a small engine repair shop would be permitted… this is in CDD2. I would bet all of the others are similar. For example, I’ll bet there are dozens of CPA’s running an accounting/tax business out of their home here in TV using a PO Box and the internet.

things like providing massages in home… not allowed.

Now, making noise before I think 1 hour before sunrise and after 10:00PM is prohibited… but I would keep the noise to daylight hours just to be a good neighbor.

[Cliff Fr]

What about the guy that repairs golf carts out of his house? Isn't he still in business?

[Janie123]

Sorry no home businesses allowed. You could have a business where you go to their house to repair their lawn equipment. However you will find quickly that hardly anybody here has lawn equipment to breakdown in the first place. I’ve never done a study but would guess that better than 95 % of Villagers have a lawn service, and probably at least 80% hire out bush trimming too.
Wrong… no business allowed where customers/clients come to the house. At least my deed restrictions say that. It would be impossible to weed out all the businesses in a home… what about a CPA that does bookkeeping and taxes in their house. Read your deed restrictions is the answer.

I just looked at mine and I was surprised dog (or cats) larger than 40 lbs are not allowed… nor having more than 2 is prohibited. Plus only fish and bird are the other animals allowed. No reptiles, no guinea pigs, etc…

[Janie123]

What about the guy that repairs golf carts out of his house? Isn't he still in business?
As long as it’s a pickup and delivery, yes it’s allowed. No customer drop offs… but that can easily be gotten around, just meet at the closest post office.

[sallyg]

Not a good idea. It is against the deed restrictions in most, if not all, areas and you risk alienating your neighbors.

[Buckeye Bill]

That wouldn't work for me. I offer free pickup and delivery but I need to do all the work in my own garage or I can't concentrate properly.

Oh well.

Morning, might consider renting a small storage unit and using it as your workshop. Would be secure and no distractions. Delivery’s could be at your house I would think.

[MandoMan]

That wouldn't work for me. I offer free pickup and delivery but I need to do all the work in my own garage or I can't concentrate properly.

Oh well.

There are lots of Florida homes outside The Villages within a half hour that aren’t in a development and where you could do this work without a problem. Check with the county zoning officer before buying, though. Lots in The Villages are tiny, and few of us enjoy the sound of lawn mowers and string trimmers, which we already hear often enough. If you did that in The Villages, instead of hearing mowers once or twice a week, it might be several times a day. You can buy a similar home in the county outside The Villages for half the price, and then perhaps you wouldn’t need the extra money.

[NotGolfer]

First of all....we don't have an HOA. We have districts (where we pay an amenity fee and not an HOA fee) and each district has it's own rules etc. Read your deed and it will give you your district's restrictions. Social media folks tend to be snarky (this isn't meant to be). Someone on this thread mentioned how narrow our neighborhood streets are....IF you ended up having robust business, then your neighbors wouldn't be happy! Some folks sneak and try to go against the rules---NOT worth it in my opinion. Village Tinker had a great suggestion about renting a place just outside The Villages to do your business, then problem solved!!

[MicRoDrafting]

GOLF CART MAINTENANCE and REPAIR

should definitely be
added to your skill set !!

Folks in the Villages love a trustworthy fella pulling into their driveway to repair our Golf Carts, and Buggies (some don’t golf)

Way too many high priced and/or
dishonest outfits in these here parts
(simply a Long Islander
attempting to fit in w lingo)

[vintageogauge]

You didn't complete the restriction, it states no inventory or "equipment" to be used in a business. A small motor repair shop will have fuel, oil, tools, cleaning chemicals, pullers, gaskets, blades, engine parts, etc. He would not be driving back and forth to a mower shop every time he needed a part.

[HORNET]

I wouldn’t want that next to me!

[Jhrath7@gmail.com]

So no mower will ever be running or sputtering unless you are actually mowing your own lawn? You won't be running motors to improve their performance or tuning them at all. So the only noise you will produce is when you are doing your own lawn?

By the way, we don't have an HOA here. But we have some rules, and one is no business can be run from your home. Being a retired cop I am sure you believe rules are meant to be followed. You could have a business where you offer to go to other person's homes to fix their mowers at their home, not yours.
We have an amenity fee instead of a HOA

[jimjamuser]

That reminds me of another question I had about TV: I do all my own car (midsized pickup) and motorcycle maintenance and repairs.

So, oil changes, tire rotations, the occasional parts replace would raise the ire of the neighbors?

:024:
Most houses here have inside garages. so, inside you could work on your car and motorcycle with no problem. In the historic area many have no inside garages so working outside in your driveway, you might get some complaints. Like if you put your car up on blocks and left it there for a few days. In the Historic district, I have seen people work outside on their motorcycle without complaints.

[jimjamuser]

Thanks for your reply. Before I signed up here, I was pouring thru the forums on this site and it seemed that over the years, there were a lot of homeowners that were requesting mower repair with pickup service.

Seemed like my plan was going to work but I definitely have learned something different from the responses here.

:wave:
Maybe you could get your answer BETTER by renting here in the Villages for a few months to better understand the restrictions and the advantages. Also to determine which Village would be best for you.

[vintageogauge]

Maybe you could get your answer BETTER by renting here in the Villages for a few months to better understand the restrictions and the advantages. Also to determine which Village would be best for you.


Or just read the deed restrictions and regulations for whichever village you are planning on moving to. What you want to do is in violation, you might get away with it for a little while until a neighbor or someone walking their dog sees or hears what you are doing and turns you in, then you will get the infamous letter, desist or pay fines. End of story.

[WickedMike]

I change my own oil and would do minor work on golf cart and auto if/when needed. I would think maintaining your personal items occasionally would not be a complaint! I’m thinking in garage and not outside!

[Bogie Shooter]

Taking care of your own stuff doesn’t come even close to a deed violation.
Some body complaining about a resident changing the oil in their car would be a busy body. It’s not like they do it every week. I do my own mowing….guess what, I change the oil in my mower……..in my driveway.
Previous posters have pointed out what the deed restrictions are……there are none on taking care of your own stuff, in or outside of you garage.

[Bluehook]

You didn't complete the restriction, it states no inventory or "equipment" to be used in a business. A small motor repair shop will have fuel, oil, tools, cleaning chemicals, pullers, gaskets, blades, engine parts, etc. He would not be driving back and forth to a mower shop every time he needed a part.

I don't inventory parts, I order 99 percent of them from Amazon and they get delivered, usually the next day. Is Amazon okay to get there?

Are you actually claiming that resident of TV cannot keep a tool box, gas cans, oil, and spray cans in their garages?

You're kidding, right?

[dougawhite]

As an ex LEO you could easilh make side money as a home watcher while people are up north. About 7,000 homes are empty all summer and many hire home watchers.

[Bogie Shooter]

You didn't complete the restriction, it states no inventory or "equipment" to be used in a business. A small motor repair shop will have fuel, oil, tools, cleaning chemicals, pullers, gaskets, blades, engine parts, etc. He would not be driving back and forth to a mower shop every time he needed a part.

I don't inventory parts, I order 99 percent of them from Amazon and they get delivered, usually the next day. Is Amazon okay to get there?

Are you actually claiming that resident of TV cannot keep a tool box, gas cans, oil, and spray cans in their garages?

You're kidding, right?

He said a small repair shop,…….not residents.
Really, you actually asked if Amazon delivers in TV?
I am beginning to wonder who is doing the kidding here.
Someone earlier posted you should visit TV and see for yourself……sounds like a good idea.

[Bluehook]

He said a small repair shop,…….not residents.
Really, you actually asked if Amazon delivers in TV?
I am beginning to wonder who is doing the kidding here.
Someone earlier posted you should visit TV and see for yourself……sounds like a good idea.

Me too. Although, I have no idea what you're trying to say and yes, do the "busy-bodies" in the Villages object to Amazon deliveries? Some here are making it sound that way.

I'm planning to stay for a week this summer, but it may turn into looking for a house in a neighboring community.

If you live across the street from me and your mower fails, is it really a violation of the rules for me to help you fix it in my driveway? 'Cause that's all that my "business" really is.

Neither me or my "business" is disruptive. I live in an upscale community now and no one has ever complained, and for good reason - because I don't cause traffic nor do I make more noise than is common for any house in any residential neighborhood.

:undecided:

[Bogie Shooter]

Me too. Although, I have no idea what you're trying to say and yes, do the "busy-bodies" in the Villages object to Amazon deliveries? Some here are making it sound that wa

NO.

I'm planning to stay for a week this summer, but it may turn into looking for a house in a neighboring community.

Check their rules.

If you live across the street from me and your mower fails, is it really a violation of the rules for me to help you fix it in my driveway? 'Cause that's all that my "business" really is.

This is so contradictory I cannot respond.

Neither me or my "business" is disruptive. I live in an upscale community now and no one has ever complained, and for good reason - because I don't cause traffic nor do I make more noise than is common for any house in any residential neighborhood.

Well, that’s good ………….

:undecided:

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[asianthree]

From 2011 and the last post in 2021, I counted 7 threads asking for repair of lawnmower, string edger. My guess is those looking in 2011 to 2015 are no longer mowing their lawn.

So OP have to take into account when you did your research, on needs of mower repair, the age of the post is key. I found nothing after 2021, except for those asking advice about which battery mower do you use, and would you buy again

[Bluehook]

From 2011 and the last post in 2021, I counted 7 threads asking for repair of lawnmower, string edger. My guess is those looking in 2011 to 2015 are no longer mowing their lawn.

So OP have to take into account when you did your research, on needs of mower repair, the age of the post is key. I found nothing after 2021, except for those asking advice about which battery mower do you use, and would you buy again

I'm assuming you live in TV - best guess, what percentage of homeowners run their own equipment? And best guess, how many homes would that be in a 4-square mile area?

:mornincoffee:

[vintageogauge]

I don't inventory parts, I order 99 percent of them from Amazon and they get delivered, usually the next day. Is Amazon okay to get there?

Are you actually claiming that resident of TV cannot keep a tool box, gas cans, oil, and spray cans in their garages?

You're kidding, right?

"equipment" for a business is not allowed. Lawn mowers are "lawn equipment" therefore if you are repairing any type of "equipment" in your garage it is against the deed restrictions. Trust me, one you start someone will turn you in and you'll be in a legal fight with daily fines if you don't desist. You have received many comments and you now know what the deed restrictions are in most villages so it's up to you if you want to gamble, PO your neighbors, and take a chance that you won't be turned in. Not a good way to start a new way of life.

[Bluehook]

"equipment" for a business is not allowed. Lawn mowers are "lawn equipment" therefore if you are repairing any type of "equipment" in your garage it is against the deed restrictions. Trust me, one you start someone will turn you in and you'll be in a legal fight with daily fines if you don't desist. You have received many comments and you now know what the deed restrictions are in most villages so it's up to you if you want to gamble, PO your neighbors, and take a chance that you won't be turned in. Not a good way to start a new way of life.

I understand -- although many disagree with the details of the deed restrictions as you porport them here. And in relation to my intentions, you're right that it's probably not worth the gamble.

In the end, regarding the possibility of a "legal fight," it appears that TV doesn't seem like a good fit for me. Nor does any HOA or a community with arbitrary rules of that nature.

I'm actually not sure why anyone would want to live in a place where the freedoms of a land owner can be stepped on so easily by cynical people with nothing better to do with their time.

That does not comport of my vision of American freedom.

Just sayin....

[vintageogauge]

I understand -- although many disagree with the details of the deed restrictions as you porport them here. And in relation to my intentions, you're right that it's probably not worth the gamble.

In the end, regarding the possibility of a "legal fight," it appears that TV doesn't seem like a good fit for me. Nor does any HOA or a community with arbitrary rules of that nature.

I'm actually not sure why anyone would want to live in a place where the freedoms of a land owner can be stepped on so easily by cynical people with nothing better to do with their time.

That does not comport of my vision of American freedom.

Just sayin....

150,000 people disagree with you, the restrictions are here for a reason and for the most part they work to keep the neighborhoods the way they were intended.

[Bluehook]

150,000 people disagree with you, the restrictions are here for a reason and for the most part they work to keep the neighborhoods the way they were intended.

Really? You suppose that no citizens of TV, or even a minority of them, feel that the restrictions aren't over-reaching?

I live in a free neighborhood now that has no restrictions similar to TV and the average home value is 20-times that of TV.

My current home searching has also enlightened me to the fact that properties with HOA's hold less value than those without.


Again, just sayin...

[Happydaz]

Sounds like someone is having fun coming on this site and saying they don’t like HOA’s or restrictions and are thinking of moving to the Villages and then they say they want to repair small engines in their driveway? If you were repairing pickle ball rackets or pool noodles you might find part time income in the Villages but small engine repair? Most Villagers play golf, pickleball, or whatever but hardly anyone mows their own lawn and if they do they use battery powered mowers now. Maybe a battery repair business?

[Bogie Shooter]

Really?

I live in a free neighborhood now that has no restrictions similar to TV and the average home value is 20-times that of TV.


Again, just sayin...

Average home value in The Villages, $403,000. 20-times close to $8,000,000. Which you say is the average.
WOW! I am impressed that they need their lawn mowers repaired.