[Escape Artist]

Originally Posted by banjobob

It’s the trashy look it brings to the neighborhood , smoke in the back yard.

Exactly what I was gong to say. It's rude to do something like this when you are basically a guest in The Villages (short term renter). Some people are just uncouth and inconsiderate.

But what's even worse are those on here defending them. I've noticed a lot of posters here always wants to appear "cool" for fear of being labeled as some cranky old, get-off-my-lawn type (or in this instance, out of the street).

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Escape Artist

Exactly what I was gong to say. It's rude to do something like this when you are basically a guest in The Villages (short term renter). Some people are just uncouth and inconsiderate.

But what's even worse are those on here defending them. I've noticed a lot of posters here always wants to appear "cool" for fear of being labeled as some cranky old, get-off-my-lawn type (or in this instance, out of the street).

What about those, who are full time owners, who act in a similar fashion, and those who defend them?

[vintageogauge]

If you rent through The Villages Hometown Agency you are not allowed to smoke anywhere on the property, inside or out. So, they have no choice but to either smoke on the street, get permission to stand or sit in someone else's yard that is not under hometown's thumb, or quit smoking. I'm not saying that they should have chairs on the street but being on the street is where they have to be. I compare issues like this to having a neighbor that leaves their dog on the lanai barking all day while they are at work. My choice would be a couple months of people smoking and sitting in the street. Some might say I'm defending the actions of the tenants but that is not the case, it's just factual if they are renting through an agency that doesn't allow smoking anywhere on the property.

[Velvet]

Well they could walk like the rest of us, on the street. And then they could smoke while walking. That’s what hubby did when he used to smoke.

[Garywt]

Originally Posted by Escape Artist

Exactly what I was gong to say. It's rude to do something like this when you are basically a guest in The Villages (short term renter). Some people are just uncouth and inconsiderate.

But what's even worse are those on here defending them. I've noticed a lot of posters here always wants to appear "cool" for fear of being labeled as some cranky old, get-off-my-lawn type (or in this instance, out of the street).

I am sure they are making a statement but if they can’t smoke on the property they are at least following the rental agreement.

[Dana1963]

This would be a good plot for Larry David's “Curb Your Enthusiasm” show if it's wasn't so ridiculous.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by dmorgan111

If you don't like it, why don't you just move back up north? Problem solved.

Typical Moaners.
If you don't like it, why don't you just move back up north? Problem solved.


Name calling already. Is that a typo or does it really say Nov 21, Posts: 2 ?

[ElDiabloJoe]

While it may look less than polished having lawn chairs out in the gutter area, at least the tenants are rule-followers. They could easily have just smoked in the back yard and none been the wiser, but they made an agreement (rental contract) and they are abiding by it. Just be glad it is a temporary condition. Another couple weeks and this entire thread will be moot.

[Wyseguy]

their lease probably states that they are not permitted to smoke on the property. That would also cover their driveway, patio, and lanai. This is the way that I make sense from their behaviour.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by JSR22

I do not get why there is a problem.

I would mind if there were lawn chairs in the street, even if they are at the end of the block and not blocking traffic. What does that say about the neighborhood? It looks tacky. The Villages is not about tackiness, at least in the village I live in. That is why we live here.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

So, the situation was resolved. Looks like a lot of commenters did not read the last line. I'm not sure of the purpose of starting this thread.

So glad the chairs are gone. Thank you for pointing this out.