[Topgun 1776]

Rentals are part of TV way of life. There is NO guarantee ANY neighborhood will be or stay rent free. Either buy here or don't. Good luck in your search.

[Wing-nut2]

Seems many of you are anti-rental. But, how many of you rented before you bought your home? Many people rent to find out if TV fits them.

[GATORBILL66]

Originally Posted by drmack

we are purchasing in dabney and are very excited! There is a major concern though. I have read some threads here and we know we don’t want vrbos or short term rentals near us. Are there any places that guarantee this in the villages? We would like to take care of our new home and don’t necessarily want to to step into that kind of a mess. Any help would be appreciated.

no rentals less than 3 months!

[oldtimes]

Originally Posted by Wing-nut2

Seems many of you are anti-rental. But, how many of you rented before you bought your home? Many people rent to find out if TV fits them.

We are talking about DAILY rentals to people 18 and above with multiple people in the homes who are here to party, not couples who are interested in The Villages.

[Mrs S]

Originally Posted by Cybersprings

I think we have been on opposite sides of a vast number of threads. I want to take this wonderful opportunity to share that I think your post is one of the best posts on the topic that I have read.

Agree

[margaretmattson]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

There is no area of The Villages, where STR's are clearly prohibited. There is an argument that the "no business" language in the Deed Restrictions would apply to STR's, but no one has been willing to press the issue in court.

This post sums it up.



If you opt for a more economical choice of homes, you're likely to get what you pay for. Patio Villas & Courtyard Villas are what they are. Glorified apartments, with little or no separation from your neighbors, limited parking, shared property areas and just about every other negative you'd associate with the bargain basement solution. The old adage, "you get what you pay for", certainly applies in those neighborhoods. It's sort of like buying in the so-called "historic district" ... don't be surprised if you're living next to a trailer.

"Renters" are much more likely to choose the most economical solution, which means renting in the less desirable areas ... patio villas, courtyard villas, historic district, etc.

The folks living over in Bridgeport, certainly aren't complaining about all the renters in their neighborhood.

Homes near squares are more expensive then homes that are not. Look at the going prices for Villas in Brownwood. You will not find one less than $500,000.
Investors buy these homes, charge high rents, then flip at a higher price. They are well aware renters will pay more to be close to a square.

Patio Villas are also a good buy for investors because the cost is low. However, the rents charged by investors are not.

Of course, there are very few rentals in Bridgeport. Renters want to be near the squares, not in some area where there is little action and few neighbors. This is why I suggest you buy a designer home if you want to avoid rentals.Still then, there is no guarantee.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by DrMack

We are purchasing in Dabney and are very excited! There is a major concern though. I have read some threads here and we know we don’t want VRBOs or short term rentals near us. Are there any places that guarantee this in the villages? We would like to take care of our new home and don’t necessarily want to to step into that kind of a mess. Any help would be appreciated.

In my opinion, this isn’t anything to be concerned about. There are houses for rent all over the villages. Lots of houses being inherited by children who don’t want to live here so they either sell or rent. I stayed here twice in private rentals before buying. Honestly, as for my neighbors, I only know they’re here when I see the trash on the driveway.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

There is no area of The Villages, where STR's are clearly prohibited. There is an argument that the "no business" language in the Deed Restrictions would apply to STR's, but no one has been willing to press the issue in court.

Florida state law prohibits local governments from banning short-term rentals altogether and from limiting the length or frequency of stays. These Florida laws make the Sunshine State one of the preferred markets for investors interested in vacation rental investing.

County and city governments can pass their own rules in order to control the negative impact of vacation rentals on local communities.

Florida Short Term Rental Laws: AirBnB & Vacation Rental Regulations

[rustyp]

Thinking out loud - are not neighborhood driveway parties with loud music, street blocked off, many loud and drinking people a very similar situation to a short term rental issue? What about the neighbor that does not wish to participate in the driveway party. We have rec centers and town squares. I understood the driveway parties with COVID issue but why is this an acceptable situation now all the venues are reopened ?

[TVTVTV]

Why not only allow home rentals of one month minimum? That eliminates most vacationers and partiers, and makes it easier for the rental person or company to administer, while bringing in the desired revenue for the owner. One to two week rentals seem to bring the most problems and concerns.

[Gettingoutofdodge]

Originally Posted by DrMack

We are purchasing in Dabney and are very excited! There is a major concern though. I have read some threads here and we know we don’t want VRBOs or short term rentals near us. Are there any places that guarantee this in the villages? We would like to take care of our new home and don’t necessarily want to to step into that kind of a mess. Any help would be appreciated.

To my knowledge, there are no places in The Villages that short term rentals are not allowed or monitored.
I bought a resale a year ago in a Courtyard Villa in Charlotte. Probably 1/2 of it are snowbirds, renters/long and short term. Both my neighbors are snowbirds. Those homes are usually not as well cared for as those who live here full time. It definitely changes the feel of the neighborhood.
I am fortunate because I made friends in TV from other areas. It is very quiet and desolate here in the summer months. You can count the garbage outside homes to get a feel for how empty it is.
It is also harder when you are single to make friends in an established, older neighborhood. Most of the owners are married and already have established relationships and friends.
I read that a lot of the homes in the new Villages are being purchased in bulk by speculators for rentals.
I never considered this when I bought. The Villages is a beautiful place to live, especially in the winter. That’s why it’s so popular with snowbirds and lucrative with speculators.
All the best to you in your new home.

[JGibson]

I think supply of STR is outpacing demand as I see a lot of "for rent" signs throughout my village.
Although STR is not limited to villas as 2 or 3 couples do like renting designer homes as it's more cost effective and many come with pools.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Jayhawk

Florida state law prohibits local governments from banning short-term rentals altogether and from limiting the length or frequency of stays. These Florida laws make the Sunshine State one of the preferred markets for investors interested in vacation rental investing.

County and city governments can pass their own rules in order to control the negative impact of vacation rentals on local communities.

Florida Short Term Rental Laws: AirBnB & Vacation Rental Regulations

Deed Restrictions and the Florida law against communities banning short term rentals, are unrelated.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by DrMack

We are purchasing in Dabney and are very excited! There is a major concern though. I have read some threads here and we know we don’t want VRBOs or short term rentals near us. Are there any places that guarantee this in the villages? We would like to take care of our new home and don’t necessarily want to to step into that kind of a mess. Any help would be appreciated.

You pays yer money and you takes yer chances. No restrictions on short term rentals.

However, name and address of the owner of the STR house is available through public records. You could address your concerns directly, or if necessary through a lawsuit.

There is an STR a short distance from our home, and it has been no problem so far. It is a vast improvement over the previous situation when that house was fouled up in a reverse mortgage situation gone awry.

[kimgarwel12@gmail.com]

Build in the Enclave area of Dabney. Bet there won't be any rentals there!