Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2257548)

If you are referring to what exists today for the Villages, that would be the deed restrictions. The deed restrictions apply to what happens at the residence. It matters greatly where the business is conducted since if it is not conducted on the residence then the deed restrictions do not apply. Eating, sleeping, cooking, and cleaning by those residing in the home are not business activities.

If you are referring to future laws then sure, the future law could be written that way and in the future that would matter, but not today.

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2257416)

The rules are perfectly legal, but unrelated to Florida State Law in that respect.

"Deed Restrictions" are completely distinct from Zoning Regulations ... apples and oranges.

A Deed Restriction can prohibit you from painting your house red or purple. A seller can restrict what you can do with what he/she sells you and doesn't (generally) need a reason, nor even be reasonable. The difference being, you can elect not to buy a piece of property, if you don't like the restrictions the Seller wants to impose. The only restrictions that can't be enforced, are those that violate public interest. Many home deeds in the 40's & 50's, prohibited people from selling their homes to Negros, Jews, anyone who has spent time in a mental institution ... there were all sorts of prohibitions. They have been negated by anti-discrimination laws.

A Law cannot prohibit you from painting your house red or purple, unless the state can somehow show there's a valid reason, that's in the public interest.

At a lake I live on, there's currently pressure to outlaw using "red outdoor lights" in your yard. Sounds ridiculous, right? It's distracting for boaters navigating at night and there have been several boating accidents because of the confusion. Valid reason and in the public interest.

Originally Posted by Randall55 (Post 2257555)

Wake Up! One day in NYC STRs were running rampatant. The next day, without notice, restrictions were placed on them, forcing some to shut down. How do you believe all this happened?

Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2257557)

Deed Restrictions in Florida can be changed, but do you have to?

Just do what Ft Pirce Florida initiated in 2021. They were not grandfathered before the 2011 Florida law on rentals.

Mandate hosting rules.

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2257563)

I would proffer that the rules adopted by Ft. Pierce are intended to address "abuses", but in fact, simply raise the cost to run a STR (& increase revenue for the city) and do little or nothing to limit STR's.

It's sort of like adopting a new Speed Limit. Great theory, it might help a little, but folks aren't really "prohibited" from speeding, they simply must face the consequences if caught.

Don't get me wrong, they did a decent job with what they had to work with, but they were really stymied by FL state law.

https://stlucievillagefl.gov/wp-cont...rce-21-019.pdf

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2257568)

I would like to see Mark Morse come to one of the town meetings and make the statement: "Our position on STRs is_____________________. At least we would know what we are dealing with, and whether "the developer" is our friend or our adversary.

Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2257566)

Yes, but invester groups (which don’t even belong here) would be forced to move on. Not many would pay for “home watchers” to host while their places are rented out.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2257568)

What I find interesting on these 2 threads is the assumption that "the developer" supports STRs and will fight any attempt to restrict them. Has TV made any such statement???? Ever????

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I would like to see Mark Morse come to one of the town meetings and make the statement: "Our position on STRs is_____________________. At least we would know what we are dealing with, and whether "the developer" is our friend or our adversary.

Originally Posted by Randall55 (Post 2257442)

If you havent heard, Alex is dead. And, if I were on Jeopardy, I would take Communities Who Believe They Are The Friendliest Home Town, wager all my money, Ken!

If it has not happened TO YOU that doesnt mean others are liars.

Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2257443)

With all the heat rising from this thread, can't believe 'jimjam' hasn't been along complaining about the hot air killing the Polar Bears.

Originally Posted by Randall55 (Post 2257480)

How would you know? You stated earlier you live on a lake where there are red lights causing boats to lose vision. Doesn't sound like a place in the Villages! Even if you are a part-time resident, again, how would you know? You are not here to witness. Are you going by the STRS listed on the online sites? Many are not listed there.

Originally Posted by Randall55 (Post 2257487)

That is exactly what I am stating. There are multiple ways to rent a home. Not only the ones you can google. I know of many that were rented out by word of mouth alone.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2257607)

And how would YOU know? Has your "extensive" time living in TV given you some sort of superior insight?

Originally Posted by Randall55 (Post 2257614)

One can live in the Villages for quite some time without being a member of TOTV. Some have never read the forum, some do not know about the forum. Some just recently learned about TOTV. Is that beyond your comprehension? All I ever stated was I am new to this forum and just bought a home in Hawkins. Does that mean I did not live in another Village(s) prior? Thanks for your superior insight.