Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1490534)

Sure does leave a lot of room.............80% under. Never heard that one before.

But again, I'm not a dentist.

Originally Posted by elshackovillages (Post 1489983)

Just a question. I have seen over the last 3 months, police records from all 3 counties, of arrests of Village residents. How is it that, of the 60 or so people arrested, all but a few were under 55, and, some under 19. How could all these underage people be living in the Villages. The police reports say "resident of the Villages", not visitor.

Originally Posted by banjobob (Post 1491764)

The sad case in a lot these felons is they are losers and moved in with mom and dad because they couldn't make a life for themselves , others are legimate and are helping care for elderly amd do work and are good citizens. There are up to 20% of total can be under 55

Originally Posted by ts12755 (Post 1491763)

Most just got out of jail or are strung out on drugs and cant make it on their own so mom or dad take them in...

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328 (Post 1490113)

The only age requirement is that a person must be over age 18 in order to live in The Villages. 18 or under can only visit up to 30 days per year. Of course, that is just about impossible to monitor since children and grandchildren from the 3 counties can get passes to be here 30 days at a time and keep getting extensions.

It is only checked if a neighbor complains to Deed Compliance - and we all know Villagers never would stick their nose in someone else's business. :1rotfl:

Originally Posted by Arubagirl33 (Post 1489990)

They could be household residents of parents or family members. They’re issued ID cards that get renewed every two years with continued proof of residency at the same address.

Originally Posted by njbchbum (Post 1489992)

You can find lotsa facts re 55+ communities at this website:
Housing for Older Persons Directory / Resources / Home - Florida Commission on Human Relations

The short answer is:
Federal Register 24 CFR Part 100; section 760.24-760.37 (4a), Florida Statutes
For a community to be considered "housing for older persons" as a 55+ community, the housing must be intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older and meet the following requirements:
1. At least 80% of the occupied units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older.
2. The facility or community publishes and adheres to policies and procedures that demonstrate its intent to in fact be a provider of housing for older persons.
3. The facility or community complies with rules established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for verification of occupancy.

Anyone living in the Villages under age 19 should have been granted a special permission usually due to their special needs.

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye (Post 1491868)

I agree with what you're saying but don't you really that a so called child living with a parent yet that's 50/55 yrs. old could be trouble unless they're severly handicapped? This is a little shady to me.

Originally Posted by spring_chicken (Post 1490041)

See post #3 for the CORRECT answer. I don't know how so many people live here and don't know the rules.

Originally Posted by njbchbum (Post 1489992)

You can find lotsa facts re 55+ communities at this website:
Housing for Older Persons Directory / Resources / Home - Florida Commission on Human Relations

The short answer is:
Federal Register 24 CFR Part 100; section 760.24-760.37 (4a), Florida Statutes
For a community to be considered "housing for older persons" as a 55+ community, the housing must be intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older and meet the following requirements:
1. At least 80% of the occupied units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older.
2. The facility or community publishes and adheres to policies and procedures that demonstrate its intent to in fact be a provider of housing for older persons.
3. The facility or community complies with rules established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for verification of occupancy.

Anyone living in the Villages under age 19 should have been granted a special permission usually due to their special needs.

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye (Post 1491868)

I agree with what you're saying but don't you really that a so called child living with a parent yet that's 50/55 yrs. old could be trouble unless they're severly handicapped? This is a little shady to me.

Originally Posted by rosie 136 (Post 1492176)

A lot of the people that live in the Villages, think like where they live, wake up people, The Villages is not HEAVEN. No matter where you live there is crime and not always from the young. Enjoy all that The Villages offer. Life is what it is, just saying..................