[BWhite]

Why is it that "the friendliest home town" has so many stupid complaints from " anonymous " people that love to complain, , but don't have the nerve to just talk to the person they are complaining about. So many of the complaints are so rediculocus they are sad. As long as people keep their yards and house looking nice, what is the problem with having a cross in their yard or a statue of a bird. Come on people,they are trying to make improvements to make it better looking. Cut us all some slack and get a hobby and stop all the complaining.

[manaboutown]

Some if not many of the anonymous complaints surely must be from bitter people. The recent one about the two foot too wide driveway on the Historic Side comes to mind in particular. That driveway had been in place when the lady purchased the place seven years ago. Must be a personal vendetta from a cowardly passive-aggressive busybody. Geez!

[JoMar]

What some consider an improvement may not be viewed the same by everyone. We all signed the deed restrictions, why do some believe they don't mean anything? Doesn't matter what you put in your yard it will probably offend someone so just follow the deed restrictions for your area and then everyone will coexist peacefully.

[Sandtrap328]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Some if not many of the anonymous complaints surely must be from bitter people. The recent one about the two foot too wide driveway on the Historic Side comes to mind in particular. That driveway had been in place when the lady purchased the place seven years ago. Must be a personal vendetta from a cowardly passive-aggressive busybody. Geez!

For this one in particular, I think the buyer would be able to get all her money refunded by the title insurance company. The survey plat would have shown the property boundaries. Not her fault - unless she opted not to get title insurance.

As for deed compliance squealers, unless it is a gross malfeasance, be quiet!

[Allegiance]

With That particular case the neighbors on either side of the new house got the violation.

Right side, two feet of driveway, left side a beautiful raised stone flowerbed. Hmmm

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Some if not many of the anonymous complaints surely must be from bitter people. The recent one about the two foot too wide driveway on the Historic Side comes to mind in particular. That driveway had been in place when the lady purchased the place seven years ago. Must be a personal vendetta from a cowardly passive-aggressive busybody. Geez!

The lady should have been entitled to some legal recourse since the property was sold in that condition. The driveway rework should have been paid by the authority that allowed the sale to go forward and approved. It should not have come out of her pocket. Totally unacceptable title and deed was processed and she paid the price.

[Bryan]

Some people continue to think they are entitled, privileged, above the law, and that the rules don't apply to them. Everyone who purchased had a chance to read their deed restrictions (most didn't). They signed off that they read and understood them (they didn't even come close). They violated those restrictions - either knowingly but not caring or through total ignorance by not bothering to read them. Someone complains about the violation. Now they think that they - the uncaring, entitled, privileged retiree - should be granted an exception. Man up! Put your Big Boy Pants on, and follow the rules.

As for the driveway situation, I certainly agree that lady had some legal recourse. Note that is in not FREE legal recourse - it could have been very expensive to fight that faulty deed. I applaud her for just fixing the problem and moving on with her enjoyment of life.

[rubicon]

I get very curious about people who complain about other people complaining.

The old saw about a batters average dropping when he steps out of the batters box comes to mind.

the deed restrictions and other rules here is the only reason many of us moved to Florida and specifically The Villages.

The main method for policing to be certain that deed and rules are upheld comes from complaints by neighbors.

I've seen some homes and generally areas that have caused me some concern.

[Fredster]

Deed restrictions to maintain standards are fine,
but the current system, because it is complaint driven,
does not apply/enforce compliance uniformly.

I personally know there are many, many homes
in The Villages that have landscaping that is not compliant,
but they do not have a PIA neighbor!

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by Bryan

Some people continue to think they are entitled, privileged, above the law, and that the rules don't apply to them. Everyone who purchased had a chance to read their deed restrictions (most didn't). They signed off that they read and understood them (they didn't even come close). They violated those restrictions - either knowingly but not caring or through total ignorance by not bothering to read them. Someone complains about the violation. Now they think that they - the uncaring, entitled, privileged retiree - should be granted an exception. Man up! Put your Big Boy Pants on, and follow the rules.

As for the driveway situation, I certainly agree that lady had some legal recourse. Note that is in not FREE legal recourse - it could have been very expensive to fight that faulty deed. I applaud her for just fixing the problem and moving on with her enjoyment of life.

I feel entitled, I've never met a Saint Before (at least on TOTV)

[Allegiance]

I think a main reason most moved here is because of the deed restrictions, either knowingly or subconsciously due to the beauty it provides.

Notwithstanding, many people who complain are jerks and personally I hope the developer stays in control forever as these would be the same jerks that will try to take control and create a disaster.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by Fredster

Deed restrictions to maintain standards are fine,
but the current system, because it is complaint driven,
does not apply/enforce compliance uniformly.

I personally know there are many, many homes
in The Villages that have landscaping that is not compliant,
but they do not have a PIA neighbor!

I agree.The other problem is All different districts have different restrictions at the time they were built plus anyone who has time driving the all over the villages looking for these violations should have stayed employed or take up another hobby. I seriously believe those folks have some deep rooted issues. I barely have time to look around my own neighborhood, nor will I. I have hobbys.

[mulligan]

Originally Posted by BWhite

Why is it that "the friendliest home town" has so many stupid complaints from " anonymous " people that love to complain, , but don't have the nerve to just talk to the person they are complaining about. So many of the complaints are so rediculocus they are sad. As long as people keep their yards and house looking nice, what is the problem with having a cross in their yard or a statue of a bird. Come on people,they are trying to make improvements to make it better looking. Cut us all some slack and get a hobby and stop all the complaining.

Perhaps if you read your covenants, you would catch on.

[crash]

Originally Posted by DonH57

I agree.The other problem is All different districts have different restrictions at the time they were built plus anyone who has time driving the all over the villages looking for these violations should have stayed employed or take up another hobby. I seriously believe those folks have some deep rooted issues. I barely have time to look around my own neighborhood, nor will I. I have hobbys.

Driving around is nothing compared to those who use Google earth to look for violations. The too many golf carts for example.

It is not the deed restrictions but the people who think they are the deed restriction police. If you want rules enforced then you need to have it done uniformly.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by BWhite

Why is it that "the friendliest home town" has so many stupid complaints from " anonymous " people that love to complain, , but don't have the nerve to just talk to the person they are complaining about. So many of the complaints are so rediculocus they are sad. As long as people keep their yards and house looking nice, what is the problem with having a cross in their yard or a statue of a bird. Come on people,they are trying to make improvements to make it better looking. Cut us all some slack and get a hobby and stop all the complaining.

The problem is: the next guy will want cut outs of Snow White on his lawn and then the next guy will want to bury his favorite caddy in his front yard. Now what do you think?