[ouicestmoi]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Dont inderstand why this minimal increases in amenity fees get people so upset. Guess some entitled Villages think when they move here that nothing should increase.

How can one read so much emotion into a simple request for information?

I was not complaining and I am not upset I simply wanted to understand.

[ouicestmoi]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

LOL, I think the "entitled" word is so worn out already here. Just about any complaint elicits the "entitled" response these days.

Just because one questions or complains about a fee or whatever going up doesn't mean they should just accept it without question or should HAPPILY accept it just because things get more expensive. Is one "entitled" because they complain the price of gas is up or the cost of eggs is up? Should they just suck it up because "things go up" ?

Don't you think people are "entitled" to post a gripe without being labeled "entitled".

Amen lol
It was just a question.

[ouicestmoi]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Nope…they are entitled to not ever paying a penny more…yep, entitled.

Entitled because I asked a question?

[ouicestmoi]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Oh no grasshopper they will increase.

😅😅😅
I feel completely like a grasshopper LOL.

[ouicestmoi]

Originally Posted by Smalley

Ouic'est moi, bonjour, If you're a francophone or interested in the french language, have you looked into the french conversation group? Also french courses are here.

That would be lovely! (Sadly.my parents did not learn from their parents.)

[ouicestmoi]

Leaving this here to close in case someone is able to find the thread with the boolean-lacking search engine.

I don't have any problems paying for things I am responsible for and prefer not to go through life as a lemming, paying additional fees without looking into "why."

LESSONS LEARNED:

1. Amenity fees are adjusted, annually on the anniversary of the original land sale date of the property.

2. This adjustments is based on the fluctuation of the consumer price index in that year.

3. This information is available for your review in your deed restrictions.

4. Some people feel entitled to call others entitled when they don't know them at all.

I appreciate all of these sincere answers and the funnies along the way!

[Cobullymom]

Get use to it, it's when so many on here spring into action. They live for it. It's a forum for so many to take out their daily frustrations on anyone asking a straight question.

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

LOL, I think the "entitled" word is so worn out already here. Just about any complaint elicits the "entitled" response these days.

Just because one questions or complains about a fee or whatever going up doesn't mean they should just accept it without question or should HAPPILY accept it just because things get more expensive. Is one "entitled" because they complain the price of gas is up or the cost of eggs is up? Should they just suck it up because "things go up" ?

Don't you think people are "entitled" to post a gripe without being labeled "entitled".

Very well said. I too am tired of that “woke” attitude. Regardless of how “affluent” you may imagine yourself to be, there is no need to comment negatively about another’s concern or observation about increased costs. Me? I try not to discuss the content of another person’s wallet.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by ouicestmoi

entitled because i asked a question?

op, you have entered the totv zone. Ask away, most will give you great answers

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by ouicestmoi

Leaving this here to close in case someone is able to find the thread with the boolean-lacking search engine.

I don't have any problems paying for things I am responsible for and prefer not to go through life as a lemming, paying additional fees without looking into "why."

LESSONS LEARNED:

1. Amenity fees are adjusted, annually on the anniversary of the original land sale date of the property.

2. This adjustments is based on the fluctuation of the consumer price index in that year.

3. This information is available for your review in your deed restrictions.

4. Some people feel entitled to call others entitled when they don't know them at all.

I appreciate all of these sincere answers and the funnies along the way!

Welcome aboard!! Gotten love this board. Ya gotta sort through and eliminate a lot of the snarky comments but eventually ya get your answer here.

[Philipd411]

Cost go up, period.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by ouicestmoi

Hi there! I am new to TV and to the TOTV Forum and I searched but did not find a prior post that answers the question I'm about to ask...

I closed on my home in December last year.

I noticed that amenity fees were going up based on this article excerpt:

"These adjustments from the Consumer Price Index will impact the contractual amenity fee for all homeowners who closed on their houses after Jan. 1, 2023 and all new homes built in The Villages on and after Jan. 1, 2023.

Previously, the amenity fees for these homes was set at a rate of $179. Now, these rates — also known as prevailing rates — will be se to $189, according to a letter released by Robert Chandler IV, The Villages Vice President of Development."

I noticed that mine went up to $189.80 this utility bill.

I called utilities and they sent a voicemail Indicating that they could go up every year in april.

Could anyone point me to clarification on this question? I was not aware they could continue to go up? I thought they were set based on when you bought your house.

If they are reassessed every year then that's something I have to deal with but is there a percentage cap on how much they go up (so that you can budget?)
Thanks!

Is an increase of $10 a month a problem? That’s less than inflation last year. Your Social Security check went up, what, 7.5%?

[ouicestmoi]

Sad for anyone to allow their outlook on life to equate to such negativity.

[ouicestmoi]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

Is an increase of $10 a month a problem? That’s less than inflation last year. Your Social Security check went up, what, 7.5%?

Did I at ANY point say it was a problem? Or do you just wake up in need of a "mean" fix?

[Worldseries27]

Anyone who doesn't
count their change after a transaction
please stand up !
Please stand up !
She's protecting herself
like
we
all
do