[BTburton]

My question is, why does there have to be a “name” given to anyone visiting, renting or owning in the Villages? It’s also my understanding from reliable real estate agents that the Villages is the home of mostly residents from FL. So, possibly the complaints about the “so called” Snowbirds could very well be from FL itself! Also, attitudes and blaming could be coming from those who did the same thing in their home state? Just saying. You know, once a complainer, always a complainer? I love the Villages and I reserve the right to not mention my status. But, let’s not assume that anything that goes wrong in the Villages, is the result of actions of a “Snowbird”. Just doesn’t make sense IMO.

[CybrSage]

Originally Posted by charlie1

Maybe we should come up with a word for people that are the root of what full time Villages think is the problem during the busy season.

What would be a good name to give this group of people. I do not like that they are grouped with Snow Birds! What would your suggestion be to call this group!

Whining full time resident works, IMHO.
Perfectly explains the issue and it applies to everything that makes that group whine. Multi use name.

[CybrSage]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Have read the restrictions multiple times for our district, and never stopped in the middle of the sentence. It’s clear as the day is long, short term rentals, in a home where the homeowner are concurrently living and renting out a room, is clearly against two deed restrictions. I even talked with a representative of the developer, who recluctantly acknowledged that fact. Unfortunately, it is an internal deed restriction, and the enforcement of the restrictions are at the discretion of the developer. The excuses for reasons to not enforce the restrictions were clearly coming from a prepared damage control punch list. At the end of the day, the whole situation completely discredits the whole deed restriction concept. Selectively enforcement, based on the enforcing parties clear and obvious financial interests, is an absolute joke.

Quote the restrictions you call m are there. Not saying they are not, simply saying no one should believe a "cause I say so" statement.

[Mjellsworth]

One year ago my wife and I rented a house in TV using AirBnb for 12 nights from late December to early January in the Mid - North region (not far from Sumter Landing). We wanted a solid experience including golf, driving a golf cart around town, experiencing rec centers, pools, town squares, etc. We did not believe a Lifestyle visit duration or location (South) were optimal for us. We had a great experience and bought a house last April. We believe it is challenging to really appreciate TV without this type of experience, and without short term rental options it is challenging to have that kind of visit without staying at least a month.

[JanRoberts]

We could call everyone, "people" and treat them kindly no matter how vexed we get when they do something differently from us.

[aldeana]

I saw this somewhere some time ago:
Snowbirds -- They come here during the winter season and go back home.
Snowflakes -- They come and go all year long. They just stay for a little while.

FROGS -- Come here and stay till they CROAK

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Nancy@Pinellas

We have an AirBB on our street and have no problems. We’ve met some very nice people from all over the country.

True that. We've had the same experiences, both as short-term renters in years past and these past four-plus years as fulltime homeowners in TV.

You go around with your nose out of joint because you BELIEVE that AirB&B tenants, short-term renters, etc. are causing an inordinate number of problems--odds are you'll find at least some. Especially if you look hard and long enough or an incident or two becomes magnified in your mind all out of proportion to what it is/was. Some people are funny that way.

People need to lighten up.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by CybrSage

Quote the restrictions you call m are there. Not saying they are not, simply saying no one should believe a "cause I say so" statement.

See post #68. Note: The post references deed restrictions for the CDD my wife and I own a home in, which is the oldest CDD in the Villages. Based on posts from others living in newer CDDs, it appears all CDD deed restrictions and enforcement responsibilities are not the same. I make no representation about other CDD’s as I haven’t read them since they don’t apply to us.

[Scbang]

I recommend "SNOW BUGS" :-)

Cheers and Happy New Year everyone including Snow Bugs..

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

The whole US is becoming a land of landlords and tenants. Or haves and have-NOTS with no large middle class in between. How will that affect society in the coming year? Is the crime rate greater in rental neighborhoods, in general? If the American dream was founded on home ownership, what is the NEW dream that replaces it? How bad will public schools become in the rental areas?

Every freakin' thread...

[RUCdaze]

Back to the original question: I can think of a few things to call them, but I can't print them here.

[FloridaGuy66]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

With all the rules and regulations around tv, why can't that adopt rules and regulations for short term renters.
Like no rental less that 3 months.

I'm used to be a landlord here before we moved here full time. The vast majority of snowbird renters are 2 months. Many would love to come for 3 months, but the going rate for Jan-March right now is around $5500-$6000/month. Many people don't have $18k to pay each year for 3 months here. I've yet to meet a 2-3 month repeat renter that was causing problems here.

I have relatives where their complex bans rentals under 30 days. I believe that is legal under Florida laws.