[N44125]

I'm getting a little tired of 20 & 30 year old 'Villagers' always in trouble as headlined in our electronic newspaper.

Renters, owners, 'kids' who moved back in with their parents...whatever!

[Rags123]

Originally Posted by N44125

I'm getting a little tired of 20 & 30 year old 'Villagers' always in trouble as headlined in our electronic newspaper.

Renters, owners, 'kids' who moved back in with their parents...whatever!

The Villages has changed so tremendously over the years. I first became a "Villager" in 1999 and bought our first home in 2001.

The changes are mostly the explosion in population and with that explosion a change in attitude of those who move here. In addition, there has been an explosion of renters and "vactioners" who bring with them a totally different attitude. Add to the societal ills which at times brings children and grandchildren with problems to live with the family, and you now have quite a mix.

I do not mind the population explosion at all but do mind the attitude change I have seen here in The Villages. Those who come here and forget that this is our home for 12 months a year and we are no on vacation.

Don't mean to sound negative, but telling you what I have seen over the years. This may be an age restricted community, but it is not a retirement community any longer, in my view

[rn1tv]

It is sad that that is where the news media publicity is still placed. I think these younger folks are here because they are unable to make it on their own in today's world. Yes, it is tough out there but don't come here and make a disgrace of yourself and this wonderful community! I am really tired of my northern "friends" calling to ridicule my hometown because of a few who probably don't belong here. Just my humble opinion!

[Bogie Shooter]

Many in the 35 to 45 age group. With a rap sheet.

[Topspinmo]

IMO age restrictions only on new homes. Several people own more than 1 home in the villages for the winter rent money. Long as someone got the bucks they could care less how old or what morale's they have. IMO you should only be able to own one house in retirement community. But, that's My Opinion.

[Wandatime]

Looked to me like there were plenty of seniors AND even officers of the law in the latest round-up.

[George Bieniaszek]

In a community of over 100,000 people like The Villages, you have to expect a few crazies to sneak in thru the gates

[onslowe]

Originally Posted by Wandatime

Looked to me like there were plenty of seniors AND even officers of the law in the latest round-up.

Please look again. A 23 year old Villager and a 28 year old Villager were arrested. What the OP is complaining about, as I am, is the summer long parade of under 55's and who are listed as "Villagers" being arrested each week it seems.

This is not a game of tag. To refer to seniors being arrested is to deflect the focus from the problem, the long array of younger people getting into serious trouble with the law here - as residents. Please deal with the topic and don't imply the OP is lying or off his rocker. That's smokescreening and dishonest.

The problem is not the 80/20 rule. All sorts of snappy mathematicians can prove the inherent flaws in such a system and still have the system 'technically' valid. Not the point. The spirit of the 80/20 rule is being violated.

I bought here in reliance upon certain very pronounced items, like it being essentially a retirement community. I did not really get that, and it seems that I am getting less and less of it as each week goes by.

Another person or family trust or such buys a place here and rents it out to anyone who can breathe and walk and pay rent. Age doesn't matter. Apparently references don't either in all too many cases.

Last year it was a meth lab set up by some sterling under 55 tenants. This summer we had stolen beer cases and golf cart chases, lots of DWI's, and so on all performed by these persons who are certainly not retirement age. This week's arrests included cocaine possession. How does one support a drug habit? Hmmmm.

There is apparently no oversight and no review of these landlords who seemingly don't care a damn about what we worked for and what we thought we were buying into.

Please take a break from liberal platitudes and ever so 'rational' and snide observations and consider this is, for most of us, our biggest investment and our home. Maybe remember the old definition of a liberal - a person who hasn't been mugged yet.

[VT2TV]

I have no problem doing the math of the 80/20 rule. But I could have sworn that I read in one of the POA or HOA papers several months ago that a developer could actually over ride that . I doubt that they would because there are bound to be various incentives for that rule. But does anyone know anything about the developer over riding the rule or was I asleep when I read the paper. Wonder if it gets to be a problem there is any adjustments or fewer numbers of young people who are eligible to reside here. And finally, does anyone know how or if anyone is even attempting to keep track of the under 55 numbers. I personally know a LOT of people who have kids and/or even grandkids living with them, not to mention the huge number of under 55 who buy here. I am not totally against people under 55, it would be nice to have some smaller number that are allowed. No flames please, I am just asking questions to see if anyone know the answers.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by Rc Moser

IMO age restrictions only on new homes. Several people own more than 1 home in the villages for the winter rent money. Long as someone got the bucks they could care less how old or what morale's they have. IMO you should only be able to own one house in retirement community. But, that's My Opinion.

In spite of what it may look like, the age restrictions apply to all homes in The Villages. Since up to 20% MAY be under 55 (yet over 19) that means that right now 10,000 homes or more can be legally occupied by whipper snappers. We are nowhere near that benchmark. Also keep in mind that every home that has a 55+ resident can also have two or three more legal residents as young as 19, so eliminating rentals might not have the aging impact that you would hope for.

[N44125]

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[2BNTV]

Fortunately or unfortunately, the word is out the TV is a party type town that will attract all ages. I'm sure they are some kids who moved back with their parents to get their life together, and some younger people, who still have problems, and resort to criminal behavior.

I agree this should be a 55 plus town, but it does the heart good to see younger people having a good time. With the population at 110,000 and still growing, they are always going to be a small percentage of younger people who don't have good intentions on their minds. IMHO

[Walter123]

Originally Posted by N44125

I'm getting a little tired of 20 & 30 year old 'Villagers' always in trouble as headlined in our electronic newspaper.

Renters, owners, 'kids' who moved back in with their parents...whatever!

A generalization at best. Yes, I agree with the poster that said there are plenty of seniors being arrested. The Villages is a pretty big city with diversity and the same problems as any big city.

[Walter123]

Originally Posted by Wandatime

Looked to me like there were plenty of seniors AND even officers of the law in the latest round-up.

[rubicon]

I believe the original post and that which followed paints with a very broad brush. If you are going to be critical here then please be more definitive. Not all residents allowed mooching kids to come live with them. There are village residents here whom for various reasons had their adult children come and live with them and many live quietly and uneventfully, going totally unnoticed in the community.

I too have had a concern for the manner in which this community was marketed and the manner in which it really is unfolding.