[Hillery12]

Unit 12 in Fenney is a no rental area. We are all designer homes with many veranda homes in the mix. It was in our contract when we bought our home that we could not rent. This is a great neighborhood.

[Vermilion Villager]

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.

I'm sure by now you've heard the answer is "NO". My suggestion is to buy a more expensive model in a neighborhood of expensive homes. Most of the rentals are from patio villa homes. We have a Courtyard Villa block home in Marsh Bend and there is only one rental out of 46 homes. One post suggested established neighborhoods. I say just the opposite. Most of the homes up north are smaller and older, hence a better mark for investments.

[Lisanp@aol.com]

My town up north just banned all rentals of under 28 days so it’s possible…

[Dlbonivich]

As an owner in a deed restricted area you are entitled as owners to change deed restrictions. In the situation in the Villages I imagine your District supervisors that you vote for can do this. It will cost money probably an attorney, it can be done.

[jparsoneau@aol.com]

Yes, if you’re concerned about this, you probably should not move to The Villages. And as others have said, if you want to get away from rentals, going to the older neighborhoods versus the newer neighborhoods. But you won’t escape all the rentals. I would assume where you’re living now you probably have Rentals as well.
So just be careful where you step

[Cybersprings]

Originally Posted by Hillery12

Unit 12 in Fenney is a no rental area. We are all designer homes with many veranda homes in the mix. It was in our contract when we bought our home that we could not rent. This is a great neighborhood.

I am definitely NOT DISPUTING what you say. But so many have posted that there is no area in the villages where even STRs are prohibited. Is your area the hidden gem of The Villages?

[roypw]

It’s a shame there is such bias against renters. Like posted above, many if not most home owners rented before buying. We have rented maybe a dozen times a month or 2 at a time and I must admit we were really disappointed that residents were not more friendly. We absolutely loveThe Villages but at the time couldn’t buy for family reasons but the fact that the residents seemed so UNFRIENDLY made us delay our decision even more.. We were great renters and stayed in some beautiful homes. We tried to establish neighborhood friendships with no luck at all, very unfriendly place. It wasn’t until recently we realized there was this renter bias. Not fully understanding it sure gave us a bad impression. Think about it the next time you aren’t friendly and welcome a renter. Like us they may feel they are residents just waiting for the right time to buy. We probably would have a house in The Villages if residents would have been more friendly.

[DrMack]

Is this all of Fenney? We would be very interested. We have to close soon so please advise.

[Nancy@Pinellas]

We have a rental on our street and have had no problems whatsoever. We have had some very nice guests staying here.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Cybersprings

I am definitely NOT DISPUTING what you say. But so many have posted that there is no area in the villages where even STRs are prohibited. Is your area the hidden gem of The Villages?

There are a lot of deed restrictions in the Villages. "Many" don't even read their own, much less those of other areas. Even worse, deed restrictions can be modified like those for area 12 and 20 were so what is restricted today may not be tomorrow and vice versa.

[Cybersprings]

Originally Posted by roypw

It’s a shame there is such bias against renters. Like posted above, many if not most home owners rented before buying. We have rented maybe a dozen times a month or 2 at a time and I must admit we were really disappointed that residents were not more friendly. We absolutely loveThe Villages but at the time couldn’t buy for family reasons but the fact that the residents seemed so UNFRIENDLY made us delay our decision even more.. We were great renters and stayed in some beautiful homes. We tried to establish neighborhood friendships with no luck at all, very unfriendly place. It wasn’t until recently we realized there was this renter bias. Not fully understanding it sure gave us a bad impression. Think about it the next time you aren’t friendly and welcome a renter. Like us they may feel they are residents just waiting for the right time to buy. We probably would have a house in The Villages if residents would have been more friendly.

I agree with you 100%, but they don't like the snowbird owners either, so don't take it too personally. I am going to make a prediction, at least one person is going to respond with "we are only talking about short term renters" because they do not like it when their bias is pointed out, and as if all the bias you have seen/felt does not occur all the time . Yes, this thread may be about short term rentals (but not those by the developer), but the bias in all of the other threads and in the neighborhoods is real.

[Indydealmaker]

I believe you will find that there are no deed restrictions regarding this matter.

[LonnyP]

Nimby nimby nimby

[oldtimes]

Originally Posted by Hillery12

Unit 12 in Fenney is a no rental area. We are all designer homes with many veranda homes in the mix. It was in our contract when we bought our home that we could not rent. This is a great neighborhood.

Good luck getting that enforced

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Cybersprings

I agree with you 100%, but they don't like the snowbird owners either, so don't take it too personally. I am going to make a prediction, at least one person is going to respond with "we are only talking about short term renters" because they do not like it when their bias is pointed out, and as if all the bias you have seen/felt does not occur all the time . Yes, this thread may be about short term rentals (but not those by the developer), but the bias in all of the other threads and in the neighborhoods is real.

Is it that "they" don't like renters and snowbirds or is it that "they" are less interested in investing in a relationship that is going to end in a week or a month?

While the renter is looking for friendship or things to do for his month or week here, I have things that keep me busy all year round. Sure, I could drop what I am doing to make a new friend and cultivate a new relationship but why would I do that knowing full well it is going to end? I certainly can and will be friendly towards a stranger in the area but I'm not likely to develop a friendship with someone who is only here for a minute.

Snowbirds and longer-term renters are a different story. They will be here for a while and, in the case of snowbirds and some renters, they will be coming back. I generally look forward to seeing someone I recognize and someone who has been here a while.

I don't feel that I am biased against renters, I just recognize that they are people who are not going to be in my life long term. Being friendly is quick and easy. Devoting time and developing a friendship takes longer and is (at least in my case) reserved for those who may be around for a while.