[DrHitch]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

So what are the fine points between a "covenant" (something, I would think, most of us are used to in any properties we've purchased in any location), and "declarations" ?

As the OP of this thread, I myself may have been mistaken in my choice of words.... A deed restriction versus a covenant versus a declaration are all somewhat misused. Here's a good article on the subject:

Restrictive Covenants or Deed Restrictions

[DrHitch]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

.... If you are really interested, you could read thru them all taking notes.

Ok, I'll make it a top priority over golf to go to the district web site and read all the CDD documents and report back here on the "differences"....haha

[JRcorvette]

Originally Posted by RICH1

Ask the Ladies with the Clipboards

It’s true they are all women who have nothing better to do with their life. They don’t golf or do any activities. This is their little power trip. Next time I see them with their camera and clipboard I think I will follow them around for a while on my bike.

[Nucky]

The trade off of an occasional flamingo vs. the perfection that they strive for in the new area is difficult to accept at first. I get it now. The block we live on is full of newbie’s. It’s a rush to get everything done, palm trees installed etc.

The Historic Section is full of many more beautiful well cared for wonderfully decorated homes inside and out filled with people who have been here since the beginning. Stories about Mr. Schwartz are plentiful and the sense of neighborliness is unmatched anywhere else. Don’t get me wrong, I love the new section but when I look in the rear view mirror I see what a great start the original section gave to us. I wasn’t sure I would like Florida or The Villages so starting at about 100,000 7 years ago felt good to me. This entire operation is just the best. I didn’t drink any Koolaid. I put as little money at risk as possible. I put 25K into that 1300 Sq Ft Love Shack. I enjoyed every day over there and will ferociously defend the people and place we left behind.

I don’t understand for the life of me how people feel that they have the rite to criticize where another person lives. To me such behavior is worse than a Flamingo.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by JRcorvette

It’s true they are all women who have nothing better to do with their life. They don’t golf or do any activities. This is their little power trip. Next time I see them with their camera and clipboard I think I will follow them around for a while on my bike.

Careful, they might invite you for supper.

[cswett5234]

I would back off the “ladies with the clipboards”, as those are real jobs with responsibilities that enforce deed restrictions/covenants….how would you like it if your neighbor had a “project car” on cinder blocks for months or parked on the lawn or didn’t cut his grass, etc… Your first call would be to the “ladies with the clipboards”, I can assure you.

Another example, you follow the rules and decide to build a bird-cage over your property, your neighbor does NOT get a building permit and just does it, not taking into account property envelopes or setbacks, would that be fair to YOU for following the rules….

So, while you enjoy criticizing these people, they are doing a valuable service and you need to cut them some slack….plus, they help keep your property values in place and covenants observed.

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by cswett5234

I would back off the “ladies with the clipboards”, as those are real jobs with responsibilities that enforce deed restrictions/covenants….how would you like it if your neighbor had a “project car” on cinder blocks for months or parked on the lawn or didn’t cut his grass, etc… Your first call would be to the “ladies with the clipboards”, I can assure you.

Another example, you follow the rules and decide to build a bird-cage over your property, your neighbor does NOT get a building permit and just does it, not taking into account property envelopes or setbacks, would that be fair to YOU for following the rules….

So, while you enjoy criticizing these people, they are doing a valuable service and you need to cut them some slack….plus, they help keep your property values in place and covenants observed.

Ladies with clip boards are not real jobs ! The official route for complaints is:
Community Standards
Phone: 352-751-3912 • Fax: 352-751-6707
Email Deed Compliance

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by JRcorvette

It’s true they are all women who have nothing better to do with their life. They don’t golf or do any activities. This is their little power trip. Next time I see them with their camera and clipboard I think I will follow them around for a while on my bike.

Could be like chasing UFO’s.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by cswett5234

I would back off the “ladies with the clipboards”, as those are real jobs with responsibilities that enforce deed restrictions/covenants….how would you like it if your neighbor had a “project car” on cinder blocks for months or parked on the lawn or didn’t cut his grass, etc… Your first call would be to the “ladies with the clipboards”, I can assure you.

Another example, you follow the rules and decide to build a bird-cage over your property, your neighbor does NOT get a building permit and just does it, not taking into account property envelopes or setbacks, would that be fair to YOU for following the rules….

So, while you enjoy criticizing these people, they are doing a valuable service and you need to cut them some slack….plus, they help keep your property values in place and covenants observed.

Do you really believe what you have posted?

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by DrHitch

Hi,
The monthly POA news as of March 2023 (POA of The Villages | Property Owners Association of the Villages) shared a story about the number of complaints, violations, and public hearings. The article discusses that not all CDDs have the same regulations and that "violations" are treated differently (e.g. lawn ornaments).

So, last year it looks like there were 6,473 complaints submitted (ranging from 419-760 per CDD), mostly anonymously.

Which of the 13 CDDs has the most restrictive and least restrictive POA covenants? Is there a summary document that shows the various differences, or is it "buyer beware" to read through multiple documents?

One of those CDDs around Lake Sumter REQIRES married couples to hold hands and walk 2 abreast on the same side of the residential street as vehicles. Very restrictive!

[DrHitch]

OMG....when I do my homework in comparing all of the CDD deed restrictions, I'll be sure to add this to the spreadsheet!!!

[tophcfa]

Selective enforcement of deed restrictions has made a mockery of the whole concept. Put a little white cross in your garden and we’re coming to get you. Run a horrible turn style AIRBNB out of your home, that disrupts the entire neighborhood, and we’ll look the other way. Either enforce all deed restrictions or none at all.

Originally Posted by villagetinker

IMHO, the older sections appear to have more lenient deed restrictions, as they can have pink flamingos, it appears these may have grown more restrictive in following years. As noted above you can read all of them to see for yourself. I have no idea of the restrictions in the areas south of 44.

Depends on whether a person gets permission to do "add ons" before land transfers to T V. Seeing stuff in DeLuna that makes you wonder how the stuff is getting pushed through and then you find out the Developer granted prior to transfer.

[rogerk]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

So what are the fine points between a "covenant" (something, I would think, most of us are used to in any properties we've purchased in any location, and "declarations" ? Is declarations" a word that does not carry the same legal weight as "covenant" ? Perhaps the wording allows the villages more latitude in "enforcement", or ignore all together ? Just curious why we differ from the wording of the majority of communities. Anyone know ?

We are not a HOA , we are in fact a unit of a special purpose government.

The Covenants and Restrictions are not enforced or regulated by the Developer; it is residents in their respective districts who enforce the rules and can with approval of the residents modify the restrictions and covenants.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Selective enforcement of deed restrictions has made a mockery of the whole concept. Put a little white cross in your garden and we’re coming to get you. Run a horrible turn style AIRBNB out of your home, that disrupts the entire neighborhood, and we’ll look the other way. Either enforce all deed restrictions or none at all.

Is there a deed restriction against having an Air B&B?