It's a two-way street. On one hand, with homes so close together, you can't expect the quiet you may have had with large lot sizes. On the other, recognizing the proximity of the neighbors, you have to be aware of the effect your actions may have on them.

I recall when I had a home theater system installed back in CA and tried it out one night with the Top Gun movie at high volume. Got a knock on the door from the guy behind us asking for a little consideration. Got the message and we remained good neighbors.

I agree but what is casual noise to one person is anothers lack of "peace and quiet".

My brothers neighbor was out in his lanai with his step son who had just returned from Iraq. My bro wakes early and was out in his lanai at 4am and they were still talking. He said they werent loud and,although he could hear them talking, could not even make out the conversation.

The neighbor behind did nothing but complain for days because she had her bedroom window open and could hear them talking. If she simply shut the window she wouldnt have heard anything.

I believe many people are just too use to living on large properties and dont understand you will hear noises in a closely built development.

I agree as we age our hearing is well less, and find many speak louder than others. I am up before 5am sitting on my lanai, but I have a road and a pond behind me so only the ducks get mad and fly over if I am too loud. We left kissing lanai behind.

Hoping to move to the Villages in a few months. Can someone please explain to me what the difference is between a lanai and a kissing lanai? Thank you in advance.

Unless you back on a preserve or golf course or open space, you will have a kissing lanai.
Kicknamed for obvious reasons.

About $40000 give or take.

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Thank you for your responses.

Searching for the "LIKE" button.

Speaking of noise, how about dog barking? Anyone know of who to call?

Chain of command:

The dogs owner

Community Watch 753-0550

Your local Sheriff

Ear plugs (Walgreens or Amazon)

An outside realtor or the TV sales team

Q. What's the difference between a lanai and a kissing lanai?

A. $40,000 give or take...

That's the BEST answer to a GOOD question I've ever read on TOTV! (member since 2012).

Short, simple, accurate, humorous, and so, so, right!

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40K north of 466, 120K + south of 466A

Most houses built in TV, are on very small lots (by design to maximize density/profit) and even normal conversations...can easily be heard from neighbors.

One should either just get used to it, or plan on spending a lot more money for a bigger lot...and houses/lanais further away from each other.

It's pretty much as simple as that. :shrug:

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In The Village of Harmeswood, A Premier neighborhood built about 14 years ago they have larger lots. (North of 466, North of the Savannah Center, entrance to the left going North on Buena Vista) In Harmeswood large homes were built on large lots. We rented one when our now home was being built. Learned from the neighbors that maintaining a large lot is a pain many want to leave behind. Even with paid landscapers.

If you haven't driven through Harmeswood, it is interesting to see, there are many homes that differ from the styles that are common here.

People are still going to be people and patience and restraint and just plain good manners usually pay off, especially since for many this will be their last attempt at being a good neighbor. As we get older, having people on your team living around you is important. We all need each other at times.