[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Boy, talk about painting with a broad stroke. How about backing up your statement with some statistics?

Yep.


I'm surprised no one has made the suggestion that we build a wall around TV...and make Wildwood/Leesburg/Lady Lake/Etc....pay for it.

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Yep.


I'm surprised no one has made the suggestion that we build a wall around TV...and make Wildwood/Leesburg/Lady Lake/Etc....pay for it.

Gee . . . Where have I heard something like that before???
It has a very familiar ring to it.

If only it was a possibility, but wishful thinking, I fear.

Originally Posted by Tim05811

I will be retired in less then a year and looking to buy/live in the villages. I (alone) am much less then 55 however. If the villages realtor allowed the exception, can an MLS agent as well if I found a resale home through them? Thanks in advance.

I assume you have a reason for wanting to live in an adult community such as The Villages, or at least, I hope you do.

The Villages does not have any Realtors working in the sale of houses; they only have agents.
Realtors who work for outside sales offices can and do list and sell properties in The Villages.

You don't give your age but your comment indicates you are fairly young.
My comment to you is to be sure this is the type of environment you really want to live in.
Or -- as Barbara Walters would put it, "be careful what you wish for."

[Dynsol]

Considering all the misquotes and opinions, it would be in your best interest to contact The Villages direct.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Boy, talk about painting with a broad stroke. How about backing up your statement with some statistics?

I doubt statistics are available since these situations remain secretive unless revealed.

Want to welcome 39 year old Jonathan David Pentz, a convicted sex offender and armed robber, to the home of a couple bearing the same last name, to the village of Winifred?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

I doubt statistics are available since these situations remain secretive unless revealed.

Want to welcome 39 year old Jonathan David Pentz, a convicted sex offender and armed robber, to the home of a couple bearing the same last name, to the village of Winifred?

So you are just espousing your own opinion as fact.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Doc - I think you have the percentages backwards:

Housing for Older Persons Requirements
Federal Register 24 CFR Part 100; section 760.24-760.37 (4a), Florida Statutes

For a community to be considered "housing for older persons" as a 55+ community, the housing must be intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older and meet the following requirements:

At least 80% of the occupied units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older.
The facility or community publishes and adheres to policies and procedures that demonstrate its intent to in fact be a provider of housing for older persons.
The facility or community complies with rules established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for verification of occupancy.
Housing for Older Persons Directory / Resources / Home - Florida Commission on Human Relations

Read my post again. It is mathematically possible under that rule for over 80% of the residents to be under 55. Only one person per unit must be over 55. You could have six people living in a home and only one over 55 and still qualify.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Dynsol

Considering all the misquotes and opinions, it would be in your best interest to contact The Villages direct.

I don't know what's so difficult to understand. People have posted the law. It says that 80% of the homes must be occupied by at least one person over the age of 55.

[rjm1cc]

No problem buying a home if you are under 55. But living in it could be a problem. I would get written permission from the Villages to be a resident and be counted as part of the 20%. If the Villages is lax in enforcing the rules now it does not mean that they won't be forced to enforce them in the future.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Allegiance

Where does one find the current percentage?

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

The Villages keeps records by the amenity bills and resident passes that they issue. They do not make those records public.

Interesting ... that is the first time I've ever heard a theory on how The Villages keeps track of ages.

[CFrance]

Using a couple facts to make a broad statement is what I'm objecting to. But oh well...

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Using a couple facts to make a broad statement is what I'm objecting to. But oh well...

I am sure one could find many, many examples of this type of situation if he/she wanted to take the time to look. Or, he/she could choose to remain in denial. Its his/her choice.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

What has happened is that more and more occupants are using a loophole, letting their loser adult children and grandchildren move in with them as "caregivers".

I don't understand why you posted "More and more occupants are using a loophole".
Children and grandchildren over the age of 19 have always been able to live in The Villages as caregivers.
They can rent houses (without a parent or grandparent).
We may not like "the rules", but that's the deal we signed up for.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I don't understand why you posted "More and more occupants are using a loophole".
Children and grandchildren over the age of 19 have always been able to live in The Villages as caregivers.
They can rent houses (without a parent or grandparent).
We may not like "the rules", but that's the deal we signed up for.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I don't understand why you posted "More and more occupants are using a loophole".
Children and grandchildren over the age of 19 have always been able to live in The Villages as caregivers.
They can rent houses (without a parent or grandparent).
We may not like "the rules", but that's the deal we signed up for.

That is true. The facts, pure and simple. No one has broken an agreement. We know where he is and we need to keep in mind he is living among us. Rather the devil you know than the devil you don't know.........