New Tenant Pass System for Reduced Amenity Costs

[Normal]

Perhaps the best way to resolve the wear and tear of the Villages amenities is by issuing a new “Tenant Pass” to renters. Charge 25 dollars per month, per pass, whether it’s used for only one day or for the entire month. The extra revenue could be used to keep amenity fees buoyant at current rates for years to come.

It would be right on par with the identical cost of transferring an ID for two members (50 dollars anyway) and landlords wouldn’t be taking advantage of our amenities for their own gain.

It’s a win/win.

Ps. I like the color blue for the pass

[VAtoFLA]

I think we covered it in the other thread. It's not going to reduce the amenity fee which is tied to CPI. It will also have an insignificant impact on wear and tear.

Is your proposal that tenants self identify? An honor system?

You're trying to solve an imaginary problem.

[Velvet]

I like the idea. But not the honor system. We have to do better than that.

[Normal]

I like the idea. But not the honor system. We have to do better than that.

If a home is listed on the VERBO, Airbnb or Rent from a Villager. Then assume passes must be granted. If not, we all have the green pass we must show when confronted.

As far as defraying costs, money not used for defraying can be held for future use and accrued interest.

The idea of having a tenant pass is new to a large extent

[gobuck827]

Ps. I like the color blue for the pass

Blue is already used for non-owner resident ID cards.

[VAtoFLA]

If a home is listed on the VERBO, Airbnb or Rent from a Villager. Then assume passes must be granted. If not, we all have the green pass we must show when confronted.



So someone from The Villages will need to scour those sites and then match up pictures from listings to actual addresses and hope they get it all right? I don't think that's going to work. Full time residents would end up tagged in the system. You would presumably need someone to check every home listed everywhere at least once per month.