[llaran]

yes, there was a lawsuit that the developer lost. This was when the population was less than maybe 15,000.

The majority of answers to the questions were from people who moved here after 2000. We moved here in 2006 and heard about the lawsuit.

it is what it is!

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by Will.S

We are waiting for our Lifestyle visit in late May. Every morning we watch alot of YouTube Village videos. Someone mentioned something about a huge lawsuit north of 466. He also said the area north of 466 is not taken care of "by the Villages".
Is this current info or just incorrect information.
Thanks, Will

Really, really old news!

[Cliff Fr]

What caught my attention was the 6.7 million dollar fee the developer had to pay to the plantiffs attorneys!!

[badkarma318]

Originally Posted by kburr

When you have your lifestyle visit, they will only show you the new houses on the south end of The Villages.

This is 100% false.

[PurePeach]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

I wouldn’t put it much on Utube video’s. They make money by getting likes and following. to ease you’re concerns don’t buy up north.

I live way north in Springdale and our area is well maintained. Lopez, which is the northernmost country club, has some of the best food of all the country clubs — not just my opinion, but that of the majority that I read on this site and NextDoor. I encourage you to get an independent realtor (happy to recommend one if you PM me) as well as a Villages person so you aren’t just directed to the new builds south of 44 (where there is turnpike noise, Coleman prison announcements, no trees and other foliage, and little shopping for now, etc.). Go to the different squares and talk to people. Make sure you get a good look at ALL of TV and form your own opinion.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by kburr

When you have your lifestyle visit, they will only show you the new houses on the south end of The Villages. That's where want to sell you. The houses on the north side are established and in my opinion built better. If we ever sell, I would NOT use a Village realtor. They only show you what they list and mostly want to sell new homes.

That is what happened to me on my lifestyle visit back in 2009. The Villages agent steered me to new houses only, showing me just a couple already built spec homes. Even after I repeatedly requested he show me resales he evaded doing so even once. He told me if I spotted one driving around to call him. LOL! Why should I do all the work and he get a commission? Plus I would want info on a house before viewing it, not just a driveby. I changed to another Villages agent and also engaged a Realtor on MLS.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

We live north of 466. Very well established neighborhoods with mature vegetation. No lawsuits and area is in very good condition and is well maintained. You will be staying 15 miles from this area. If you want new, look for areas south of 466a

I think the concern is the mistaken perception that if the northern part isn't taken care of now that it's settled and older, then the CURRENT middle/southern part will eventually experience the same problem, when it becomes settled and older.

It's a fair concern, but it's based on misinformation.

What's important to understand, is that The Developer doesn't own any of the homes or roads north of 466. They do own some of the commercial properties, but not all of them. And of course they still own the town squares. The Developer isn't responsible for anything else, once they give it over to the CDD's authority. That's just how developments with CDDs operate.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I think the concern is the mistaken perception that if the northern part isn't taken care of now that it's settled and older, then the CURRENT middle/southern part will eventually experience the same problem, when it becomes settled and older.

It's a fair concern, but it's based on misinformation.

What's important to understand, is that The Developer doesn't own any of the homes or roads north of 466. They do own some of the commercial properties, but not all of them. And of course they still own the town squares. The Developer isn't responsible for anything else, once they give it over to the CDD's authority. That's just how developments with CDDs operate.

tl;dr - The Developer maintains quite a bit of influence over the Villages.

The numbered CDDs primarily take care of maintenance of infrastructure owned by those CDDs. They use a large number of services provided by (purchased from) the VCCDD.

The utility districts (NSCUDD, WUDD) use services provided by (purchased from) the VCCDD.

The VPSDDD will use services provided by (purchased from) the VCCDD.

The amenities (pools, executive courses, rec centers, activities, MMPS(?)) are owned and run from the SLCDD and VCCDD.

All DDs are run by supervisors elected by the property owners. The property owners in the numbered CDDs are the homeowners. The property owners for the SLCDD and VCCDD are the commercial businesses in the squares.

The Developer owns the commercial businesses in the squares.

The Developer picks the supervisors for the SLCDD and VCCDD.

The Developer has control over The District that provides services to all the CDDs (at a cost), has a great deal of influence over the utility districts, owns all the amenities, and runs the amenities. That's how the Villages CDD structure operates.

NOTE: Don't take my word on this, find out for yourself. Attend the short CDD orientation or the longer Resident Academy and attend the numbered CDD, PWAC/AAC, and NSCUDD/WUDD meetings.

[xcaligirl]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

Why do people watch and listen to such crap?

I so agree!! My husband is watching you-tube all the time and I will never watch it!

[HORNET]

There are those who have not purchased a home in the Villages and have every reason to talk down the Villages, maybe jealousy!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Willy has not been back since she posted the OP.

Just another pot-stirrer with a second sign-on.

I am beginning to feel suspicious now myself. Hmmmmmm.

[Lottoguy]

That lawsuit has ran its course. Google it for more information. North of 466 is well taken care of thanks to the money received from that lawsuit. It's the reason why we have the First Responders Recreation Center. As well as a completely new El Santiago rec center and Saddlebrook. They are also using that money to completly rebuild the first rec center in the historic area of The Villages.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Will.S

We are waiting for our Lifestyle visit in late May. Every morning we watch alot of YouTube Village videos. Someone mentioned something about a huge lawsuit north of 466. He also said the area north of 466 is not taken care of "by the Villages".
Is this current info or just incorrect information.
Thanks, Will

Probably the suit about 11 years ago? which was settled and improvements made including new first responders rec center. If not show date on the article? IMO north more pleasant. Less traffic mature landscape less or no bonds. But, it you have to have new your only choice south of 44 way south.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Will.S

We are waiting for our Lifestyle visit in late May. Every morning we watch alot of YouTube Village videos. Someone mentioned something about a huge lawsuit north of 466. He also said the area north of 466 is not taken care of "by the Villages".
Is this current info or just incorrect information.
Thanks, Will

Developer does not maintain the infrastructure north of 466 or anywhere else that they have finished their housing. Maintenance is taken care of by the districts(act like a large POA) Live North of 466 and still maintained very well.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by PurePeach

I live way north in Springdale and our area is well maintained. Lopez, which is the northernmost country club, has some of the best food of all the country clubs — not just my opinion, but that of the majority that I read on this site and NextDoor. I encourage you to get an independent realtor (happy to recommend one if you PM me) as well as a Villages person so you aren’t just directed to the new builds south of 44 (where there is turnpike noise, Coleman prison announcements, no trees and other foliage, and little shopping for now, etc.). Go to the different squares and talk to people. Make sure you get a good look at ALL of TV and form your own opinion.

I live way up north in villages, I think you confused me with the OP?