[Chatbrat]

Our door bell just rang- a man, with a name tag -saying he was with a roofing company-be it either Apex or Ace--we told him to go away -he was walk-in down our street & I warned our neighbors-when I asked him what was his vehicle--he said he did not drive
OK -the tag # is ELC-T62 =don't let this person or persons in

[rtime]

After reading your post I decided to call community watch. I asked them about the No Solicitation signs on the entry gates. I knew about the people with the religious callings but community watch says that has all changed and anyone is allowed to come to your door now. Ask them to leave and if they don't you can call the sheriff and they will be charged for trespassing. As far as the sign on the gate, that only applies to us. We can't go out into our area and try to sell something we have door to door.

[retiredguy123]

The solution is to put a "No Soliciting" sign on your front door.

[Aw Man]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Our door bell just rang- a man, with a name tag -saying he was with a roofing company-be it either Apex or Ace--we told him to go away -he was walk-in down our street & I warned our neighbors-when I asked him what was his vehicle--he said he did not drive
OK -the tag # is ELC-T62 =don't let this person or persons in

Why would you answer the door for someone you aren’t expecting and that you don’t know?
And having done that, why would you converse with them?

[Stu from NYC]

Roofing guy came here about two weeks ago and told him not interested please leave and he did.

[billlaur]

something is not rite..so soliciting is allowed by outside vendors, is what they told you..

[Chatbrat]

The Admiral called community watch and was told former Gov Scott had rescinded the no soliciting restricting on public roads

[rtime]

Yes, so much for living in a deed restricted communty.

[ColdNoMore]

I've had both an "Apex" and "APC" roofing companies leave cards in the last few months.

One is from Longwood and the other from Winter Garden.

I don't answer the door since I can peek and see if it's someone I know...but have quite a stack of cards.

And no, I would never think about whining to Community Watch...since I do understand the law.

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

...can mention race in these politically sensitive times--but I hope you can figure it out.

1. I assume you meant..."can't mention race?"

2. What in the world would that have to do with anything, anyway, unless...?


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[Velvet]

It helps to use a Ring doorbell especially during these Covid days to answer your doorbell. You answer on your smart phone and talk remotely. They also know that you have video of them. I screen people who come to the door.

One day a lady came by several times insisting that she have a chance to talk to me. I was always “taking a bath”. Then one day I watched her go away and she golf carted home to a nearby property. Next time she came I opened the door. She was determined to meet me, a new resident, and pass on our community social invitations.

[rustyp]

I am confused. Independent of The Villages local regulations is it legal per the tri counties to door to door solicit ?

[gadaboutgal]

Door to Door sales in Florida are addressed in the Florida Statutes code: Statutes & Constitution
:View Statutes
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Online Sunshine
The jist of this law is that a salesperson must have a county issued permit for door to door sales activity except where they have been requested to come to the home by the homeowner and for a few other exceptions.

[rmd2]

Originally Posted by gadaboutgal

Door to Door sales in Florida are addressed in the Florida Statutes code: Statutes & Constitution
:View Statutes
:

Online Sunshine
The jist of this law is that a salesperson must have a county issued permit for door to door sales activity except where they have been requested to come to the home by the homeowner and for a few other exceptions.

I would take this to mean Community Watch could ask any door to door solicitor for this information and if they don't have it ask them to leave our community.

[danglanzsr]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

The person was a scam artist @ best--can mention race in these politically sensitive times--but I hope you can figure it out

Roofing companies have had representatives approach almost every residence in our neighborhood. As a result, almost everyone got a new roof, paid for by their insurance companies. Apex is one of the companies performing the work. It is not a scam and I cannot imagine why you think the company representive was a scam artist. Did you just assume anyone of the condition you couldn't mention was a criminal?

BTW, somene else mentioned calling the sheriff and having the person arrested for trespass. It won't happen unless the person has been issued a trespass notice during a prior visit or your property has been "posted". Just tell them to go away.

[bonrich]

I just tell the individual I am not the owner, I am renting the house. That always works.