[TVMayor]

I have a question. When the developer original sold homes the homes they were sold to 55+ years of age people, the homes being replaced are being replaced by a second or later owner not the developer (he is no longer defined as a developer). The question is can he sell the homes to anyone as can any first or second owner? I think he can and will.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

If I understand you're question correctly, I think that the owner would still have to sell to someone over 55 or get a variance.

I think that the term developer refers not only to the person that built the houses, but also put in the infrastructure.

These properties are still in The Villages so I would think that all of the rules still apply. It would seem to me that the rules apply to the land itself, not just the house that sits on it.

The new owners would still be responsible for paying the amenities fees and have to abide by all of the deed restrictions that we have in this community.

I could be wrong, but that's my take on it.

[graciegirl]

Age is part of the deed restriction, With the 80-20 thing going on of course.


Every time I see reference to new homes on the historic side, it makes me happy. I think this is gonna work out nice.

I love The Villages, yes, I do.

[manaboutown]

I am wondering if "the developer" will be able to and place updated deed restrictions on the properties it acquires and sells. If not, I presume a buyer of the new dwelling could get out the old pink flamingos and put them in his front yard.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Age is part of the deed restriction, With the 80-20 thing going on of course.


Every time I see reference to new homes on the historic side, it makes me happy. I think this is gonna work out nice.

I love The Villages, yes, I do.

Us, too.

[Bizdoc]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

I am wondering if "the developer" will be able to and place updated deed restrictions on the properties it acquires and sells. If not, I presume a buyer of the new dwelling could get out the old pink flamingos and put them in his front yard.

Don't think so. In the other states where I've had restrictive covenants, it was an all or nothing arrangement with a majority of property holders having to approve changes.

[LeeM]

Where is the historic side in the Villages?

Would that be nearer Brownwood, Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter or....?

[CFrance]

It's on the north side of 441.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

As I understand it, by law, in order to advertise a development as an "Over 55" or retirement community, at lease 80% of the homes must be occupied by at least one person over the age of 55.

I think that the only way for the developer to get around that would be to disenfranchise the historic district from The Villages.

The Historic District sits north east of Highway 27/441, not from from Spanish Springs.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by CFrance

It's on the north side of 441.

Actually, its on the east side of 441

[Double Bogie]

Originally Posted by LeeM

Where is the historic side in the Villages?

Would that be nearer Brownwood, Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter or....?

The historic area is across 27/441 from Spanish Springs.

[njbchbum]

The historic villages include, Silver Lake, Orange Blossom Gardens, Country Club Hills on the east side of 27/441 as well as those neighborhoods across the highway that run off Avenida Central - some of which are Mira Mesa, La Reynalda, Valle Verde, La Zamora

[Chi-Town]

Have friends who live in La Reynalda in a Premiere home. It looks far from historic.

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

I am wondering if "the developer" will be able to and place updated deed restrictions on the properties it acquires and sells. If not, I presume a buyer of the new dwelling could get out the old pink flamingos and put them in his front yard.

When "the developer" buys a previously owned property, he is just another buyer like you or me.
He is no longer "the developer."
The only exception to this rule would be if he buys back a home
that was owned for less than a year, I believe.

He, as a new buyer, still has to abide by the existing rules, regulations, etc.

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

Actually, its on the east side of 441

Correct.
44 runs north and south.

Wanna go to Ft. Lauderdale?
It's a loooong drive!