[Bill14564]

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%?

Well..... The amenity fee increases by the CPI which is a common measure of inflation. So the increase was equal to inflation measured in February and applied to April.

I believe the SS increase was 8.7% which is also tied to the CPI but measured in an earlier month.

Both increases are tied to inflation so theoretically we didn't lose any ground. Realistically, not everything follows the CPI, particularly food.

[rickaslin]

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!

MY question is "if CPI goes down will ur amenity fees go down ?"

[gobuck827]

Originally Posted by ouicestmoi

You're a response was exactly what I was looking for, I appreciate you helping to make sense of a complicated situation that I've not seen anywhere else I have lived in the United States.

That's where you went terribly awry, unless the words that you posted were entirely from the other article and it wasn't you being snarky and telling me "I should have read... et cetera et cetera."

I asked a question so that I could receive clarification. It was my understanding that's what the forum is for.

Please tell me at any point in time where I complained or said I couldn't afford or was not going to pay?

Everything after the first line in my post was copy and pasted directly from the Don Wiley post. I see I missed the closed quote in my post, I have rectified. I just found his post to be the simplest explanation I had seen on this issue, saved it for my future reference and decided to share with you.

So, I did not go awry, terribly or otherwise.

[RPDaly]

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[wmcgowan]

is $44 / week too much for what you get at the villages? IDK

[ouicestmoi]

Originally Posted by gobuck827

Everything after the first line in my post was copy and pasted directly from the Don Wiley post. I see I missed the closed quote in my post, I have rectified. I just found his post to be the simplest explanation I had seen on this issue, saved it for my future reference and decided to share with you.

So, I did not go awry, terribly or otherwise.

I had a feeling that was the case. After all you are a Buckeye, correct?

I am just amazed at the number of people who are quick to shame or blame or call out without necessity people who simply want an answer to a question.

Thank you, again for making it easier to understand. So far? I love the Villages! I can honestly say the politics. The finances the way homes are sold or rented... It is a very unique community and there is a lot to learn.

[OhioBuckeye]

You know the only thing I didn’t like when we lived in TV was when we got so old that we could get out to do anything we still had to pay the amenities. If you don’t do any of the activities isn’t there a way not to pay for for them? Correct me if I’m wrong?

[ouicestmoi]

Originally Posted by RPDaly

Strawman - a fallacious argument that distorts an opposing stance in order to make it easier to attack. Essentially, the person using the strawman pretends to attack their opponent’s stance, while in reality they are actually attacking a distorted version of that stance, which their opponent doesn’t necessarily support.

Well said! 🙃😁

[Nana2Teddy]

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!

I’ve learned three things during my 1st few months in this forum:

1. You need to have very thick skin.

2. You need a great sense of humor.

3. There are a few grumpy old bears here who don’t like being poked, so proceed with caution. LOL! 😅

Btw, we closed in December on a brand new house. Love it so far!

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

You know the only thing I didn’t like when we lived in TV was when we got so old that we could get out to do anything we still had to pay the amenities. If you don’t do any of the activities isn’t there a way not to pay for for them? Correct me if I’m wrong?

Try getting real estate rax relief by stating you have no school kids living at home anymore.

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Try getting real estate rax relief by stating you have no school kids living at home anymore.

They love taxpayers with no children using the school system. Love! They love all that money coming in.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

You know the only thing I didn’t like when we lived in TV was when we got so old that we could get out to do anything we still had to pay the amenities. If you don’t do any of the activities isn’t there a way not to pay for for them? Correct me if I’m wrong?

Having lived here you should know that answer…..nothing has changed.
Or just stirring the pot?

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

You know the only thing I didn’t like when we lived in TV was when we got so old that we could get out to do anything we still had to pay the amenities. If you don’t do any of the activities isn’t there a way not to pay for for them? Correct me if I’m wrong?

I’ve been here off in on for over 20 years , I’ve owned and lived in 6 different homes , 5 new and one preowned , I don’t golf , never use the pools , don’t use the recreational centers or belong to an club and go to gym in Leesburg . I live here because everything looks nice here with a lot of businesses and restaurants and I never lock my doors . I gladly pay for the amenities because they keep the property values high and I’m 84 and I may not use the amenities but I could if I wanted to FYI yes you are wrong

[ouicestmoi]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I believe the SS increase was 8.7% which is also tied to the CPI but measured in an earlier month.

Makes sense... although I would be surprised if the rate ever goes DOWN with the CPI?

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by rickaslin

MY question is "if CPI goes down will ur amenity fees go down ?"

Yes it will and it has once so far. Don’t hold your breath for it to happen again any time soon.