[Bonny]

Originally Posted by mfp509

I bought here 12 years ago and also worked part time at a rec center for awhile. It became my understanding that one person in the house had to be 55+ and no one under 19 could live here. i have noticed lack of enforcement of rules on the increase and I don't think The Villages knows who is buying here especially when an outside realtor is selling the home. I don't believe they check renters either. In my neighborhood, there is one rental that has had various people in their 30's. Maybe they are relatives of the owner but they are still not 55+. There should be some sort of screening process.

Renters don't own here so it doesn't matter. No one has to be 55. My sister has rented here several times.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by mfp509

I bought here 12 years ago and also worked part time at a rec center for awhile. It became my understanding that one person in the house had to be 55+ and no one under 19 could live here. i have noticed lack of enforcement of rules on the increase and I don't think The Villages knows who is buying here especially when an outside realtor is selling the home. I don't believe they check renters either. In my neighborhood, there is one rental that has had various people in their 30's. Maybe they are relatives of the owner but they are still not 55+. There should be some sort of screening process.

We moved here over 15 years ago. I was 48 and hubby was 49. 80% of the homes have to have someone 55. The other 20% is anyone over 19.

[mfp509]

Oh, I didn't know that about renters. As far as percentage goes, with the rapid growth The Villages probably doesn't have a clue.

[outlaw]

If no one is measuring, it really doesn't matter.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by outlaw

If no one is measuring, it really doesn't matter.

You see, that is where we differ. I think that someone is keeping track.


I think so because I have all kinds of evidence by living here for almost nine years that there is MUCH attention to detail.


You have your opinion, and I have mine. Just like fannies.

[Challenger]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;1119893]You see, that is where we differ. I think that someone is keeping track.


I think so because I have all kinds of evidence by living here for almost nine years that there is MUCH attention to detail.


You have your opinion, and I have mine. Just like fannies.[/QUOT

According to the Fed Register in a section titled "Verification of Occupancy"

Statistics from bi annual survey, or housing census numbers may be used to verify continued compliance. Also houses ocupied by handicapped persons or unoccupied units do not count against the 20 percent limitation. Again this seems to be a complaint driver issue(non compliance) so there is no issue without a complaint. Sorry , I didn't record the full location citation from the Fed Register, but it was in Vol 64

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by mfp509

Oh, I didn't know that about renters. As far as percentage goes, with the rapid growth The Villages probably doesn't have a clue.

Someone once posted that the age restrictions are most likely monitored by using the ID system which records one's birth date. If renters want/get IDs - they would be recorded there.

[downeaster]

I really do not think our status as an "over 55 community" is any where near in jeopardy. We are in our fifteenth year as year round residents. We are involved in a number of activities. We are acquainted with a lot of residents. We know of only one (1) residence (rental) that has no one over 55 living there. That is one out of many many residences that does not meet the age requirement.

Those of you who are concerned might want to look around you and talk to friends and neighbors. Once you have done this, post back here and share your findings. Remember, only residences with no occupant over 55 count in the 20% column.

[Topspinmo]

I'm here and that's all that counts for ME!

[pqrstar]

Here is the link to the Florida Registry for 55+ communities.

Housing Directory - Florida Commission on Human Relations

You will have to use the drop down menu for the Marion County and Lake County portions of The Villages.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by downeaster

I really do not think our status as an "over 55 community" is any where near in jeopardy. We are in our fifteenth year as year round residents. We are involved in a number of activities. We are acquainted with a lot of residents. We know of only one (1) residence (rental) that has no one over 55 living there. That is one out of many many residences that does not meet the age requirement.

Those of you who are concerned might want to look around you and talk to friends and neighbors. Once you have done this, post back here and share your findings. Remember, only residences with no occupant over 55 count in the 20% column.

Are you above 466?

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Are you above 466?

We live in a CYV neighborhood just north of 466A. 67 units , Been here 4 yrs , Don't know of any of the 67 units here that woild be counted in the 20per cent exception.

[asianthree]

Trust me if someone came here under the age of 55 and want to purchase a home and they were told no there would be a huge lawsuit if TV was not complying with the 20% rule. the developer has the numbers, it's a law.

[Retiring]

My memory is far from great, that’s my disclaimer. About a month ago I spoke to a salesman in the TV sales office. I inquired about having a home built.

I believe he said I can buy anytime but someone in the home has to be 55. Since I just turned 54 I wanted to know how long I could delay construction after I pick out a lot. He said I could delay up to 90 days than it will take about 80-90 days to finish build. I will not turn 55 for 11 months so I’m just going to have to wait before I can be serious about a lot.

I hope to visit TV, for the first time, this fall. Hopefully, after my visit, I’ll still be serious about moving there.

[rhood]

Get another sales rep.