[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

What does any of that have to do with a specific property with a specific issue that is specific to the Villages and nowhere else?

Exactly.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Midnight Cowgirl

You were very fortunate to have received that paperwork.

Nothing "fortunate" at all, the disclosures are (now) clearly part of their business process, on their checklist and you sign that your received them.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Wiserbud47

http://www.unlimitedmls.com/forms/Pr...osure-Form.pdf

I believe section#10(k) would be the key to the landscaping issue as well as any other deed restriction issue in The Villages.

Precisely!

Based on what I have learned here, as a buyer from out of the area, I'd be asking for verification of landscaping compliance as part of the home inspection I pay for.

[Midnight Cowgirl]

Originally Posted by Robbie0723

Precisely!

Based on what I have learned here, as a buyer from out of the area, I'd be asking for verification of landscaping compliance as part of the home inspection I pay for.

A home inspector is not going to obtain verification for you of any landscaping done by or for the homeowner.

If you want verification (written or otherwise) you would have to get that directly from the sales agent or homeowner.

[retiredguy123]

If a buyer is concerned about non-compliance, they can read the restrictions, calculate the cost to bring the property into compliance, and make their purchase offer accordingly. A home inspector should be helpful in identifying non-compliance. But, the typical home inspection contract will not hold the inspector liable, unless you pay an extra fee for liability.

[Bigben007]

I think the landscapers should be responsible for any fines or re-work. They know the compliances, or should, they should tell the owner (who most of the time knows too) certain design or materials aren't permitted and they won t do it.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Here are the answers.

Yes, they are responsible for bringing their property into compliance.

Applying to keep as is will likely not succeed since they are applying for something that is not allowed.

No recourse. Unfortunately the previous owner did not follow procedure and performed work that was not approved. This is not the first time that a violation was inherited (I am one).

And finally. Nobody. Nobody checks because nobody thinks to.

As I see it, the only recourse is to take them to court for not disclosing this to them at the time of sale.

[Marathon Man]

It is very clear that The Villages is a deed restricted community. I do not agree that every person that shows interest in buying here needs to be directed to the restrictions. Buyers will perfrom due diligence to the level that they decide to. No one need make that decision for them. I doubt that any of this is unique to TV. Lots of deed restricted communities all over the country.

[Packer Fan]

Originally Posted by Midnight Cowgirl

You were very fortunate to have received that paperwork.

I got all mine when I bought 4 1/2 years ago... everyone does.

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Tell them ỳou will grow corn and potatoes if they do not aprove the retro permission!

You might have to get a variance for the scarecrow though.

[Midnight Cowgirl]

Originally Posted by Packer Fan

I got all mine when I bought 4 1/2 years ago... everyone does.

Yes, everyone eventually gets all the documents, however, not everyone has received them before closing or even before signing a contract.

I happen to have been one of them.

[diane reynolds]

I am not commenting about the not getting a permit for the landscape, but I totally applaud any homeowner who removes all the grass and replaces it with native groundcover so that poison and water can be eliminated. If the developer had any sense, he would have required solar panels on all homes and landscaping friendly to our FL climate, especially when building new homes. The Villages, with its polluting gas golfcarts, immense use of water for lawns, and no alternative energy use like solar and windmills, is a travesty. The developer could have led the state in innovations in this area, but as usual money rules!

[thevillagernie]

usually the landscapers take care of permits...ohh well

[fastboat]

Originally Posted by CFrance

That's funny!

That's not only funny, that's exactly what this person should do. Florida has recently passed a law that says you can plant and have a garden in your front yard. My guess is that if several of these people that are victims of this anonymous complaint BS did this these bureaucrats just might entertain some common sense when they get one of these "I'll get even with you" complaints which are obviously filed by someone with an axe to grind.

[Chatbrat]

Personally I would have loved to put down astro-turf, instead of grass--no mowing, no irrigation, dogs hate it, no brown spots, no mushrooms, no pesticides & fertilization-it would be a win/win dollar wise in a short period of time