[jojoturf]

Saw a rental ad for a new home in the Village of Richmond, available after Nov 20. Way to start a new neighborhood!

[retiredguy123]

Unfortunately, my experience with The Villages is that they will go out of their way to not enforce the rules that they created.

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by rogerk

If they are in violation of the deed restrictions contact Community Standard or ARC. They do enforce violations that are brought to their attention. They do NOT go around looking for violations. IMHO I think that is the way it should be.

Your suggestion has been followed in the past .

Community Standards/ARC say that it doesn’t fall within their “ jurisdiction” and deflect the issue to “The Developer”.

And as we all know, “The Developer” does not enforce their own restriction most likely because such a restriction is probably illegal…..

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by La lamy

I agree that property owners should be mindful of the spirit of our "retirement" community when leasing out their home. We had a full time renter on our street that was a young mechanic. He would leave at 5 or 6 in the morning making a racket in his crazy loud truck. Simply not fair to have to be woken up with that noise just because the home owner wanted to rent their place full time without thinking of the effect to the community.

I think local landlords should limit rentals to over 55 snowbird couples or singles trying out The Villages for a couple months or staying all year. Some people prefer to rent. Landlords should refuse rentals to families, though. The minimal rental term should be a month, except for houses owned by The Villages Realty used for potential buyers. They should not rent to young mechanics with loud trucks.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by jarodrig

Your suggestion has been followed in the past .

Community Standards/ARC say that it doesn’t fall within their “ jurisdiction” and deflect the issue to “The Developer”.

And as we all know, “The Developer” does not enforce their own restriction most likely because such a restriction is probably illegal…..

It's perfectly legal to restrict children from Senior Housing (by Federal Law) and anyone can go to court to enforce the restrictions, as all residents are 3rd party beneficiaries of the restrictions.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by La lamy

I agree that property owners should be mindful of the spirit of our "retirement" community when leasing out their home. We had a full time renter on our street that was a young mechanic. He would leave at 5 or 6 in the morning making a racket in his crazy loud truck. Simply not fair to have to be woken up with that noise just because the home owner wanted to rent their place full time without thinking of the effect to the community.

We have 2 residents (not renters) that both own large Diesel trucks. Both leave around 5am, speedlimits are a suggestion for them, I can hear them 2 blocks away, making more racket than the lawn companies, both are late 70s, so guessing they are still working somewhere. So cause and effect of older residents with loud trucks are far more prevalent than your young renter.

We have met 3 families with children under 19 temporary staying in TV. Two are coming from hurricane damaged neighborhoods, and are staying with parents, for the month while things get situated. Third was a son who drove down a Uhaul, and car, with his wife, and child. They wanted to get the house in order for the parents, because as he stated “ if I didn’t they would be climbing a ladder to put up pictures” they plan to stay for 3 weeks, celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas when their parents arrive next week. I am sure his parents are grateful.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by rogerk

If they are in violation of the deed restrictions contact Community Standard or ARC. They do enforce violations that are brought to their attention. They do NOT go around looking for violations. IMHO I think that is the way it should be.

That is definitely not true in my experience.

[Fastskiguy]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

there are rules for a reason. Without rules, there is chaos. I would report that family and see what happens. Where are these kids going to school? I moved here BECAUSE it was a retirement community. And I feel no one under 55 should be allowed to live here, because that doesn't make it a retirement community anymore.

Hmmmm…..I’ve lived here nearly 3 years and I’m 54 so that kinda stings! I am retired though….mostly….so I hope that counts for something. Married with no kids so maybe that’s another plus?

IMO, earlyish retirees are a completely different thing vs having kids around (like under 19 or 21 or 25 or whatever)

Joe

[Ele201]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

there are rules for a reason. Without rules, there is chaos. I would report that family and see what happens. Where are these kids going to school? I moved here BECAUSE it was a retirement community. And I feel no one under 55 should be allowed to live here, because that doesn't make it a retirement community anymore.

You raised some interesting points. First, I agree with you that as a retirement community, no one under 55 should be here year round and that is why we moved here. But because we are talking about a rental, things get tricky. This family of 5 will likely be at the OP’s neighbor’s home for a few weeks, then leave. So they aren’t residents.And as you point out, school is in session. Perhaps they are displaced because their home is undergoing renovations, or some other emergency.

Are there any guidelines regarding short term renters? I don’t know if they exist. There are dozens, perhaps hundreds, of Villages homes available for rent on websites such as Airbnb and ****. I have used them myself (although my husband and I rent alone).

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by arickis

We just had a family of 5, three kids under 19 and 2 adults, move into a home across the street from us. It is a rental unit that usually we see rented for a month or two at a time. Does anyone really know what are the stipulations for renting a home to a family with under 19 year old children. Is there a time limit etc, and if it needs to be reported, to whom? Thanks

Owners can rent to anybody they like at anytime due to no rental restrictions in the community. Leases and / or resales are not reviewed by The Villages before people are allowed to rent or buy.. The only entity that can enforce rental restrictions inside a home is the developer and they just won't do it. Therefore, there are children living in The Villages with owners and with renters. Get used to it.

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by Ele201

You raised some interesting points. First, I agree with you that as a retirement community, no one under 55 should be here year round and that is why we moved here. But because we are talking about a rental, things get tricky. This family of 5 will likely be at the OP’s neighbor’s home for a few weeks, then leave. So they aren’t residents.And as you point out, school is in session. Perhaps they are displaced because their home is undergoing renovations, or some other emergency.

Are there any guidelines regarding short term renters? I don’t know if they exist. There are dozens, perhaps hundreds, of Villages homes available for rent on websites such as Airbnb and ****. I have used them myself (although my husband and I rent alone).

Absolutely no short or long term rental restrictions exist. The estimate is that 30 to 35% of the homes in The Villages are short term rentals.

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by Mortal1

If a complaint is made the CDD will look into it and issue a notice to the owner. If nothing is done they will take some action. While there are those here who claim nothing will be done please note that they do not give any proof of their opinion...and it is just an opinion. Many have them and few are useful on this site. Those same people are the same ones that don't like being turned in when they break the rules...why? Because they are told to cease and desist.

The CDD has nothing to do with enforcing inside the house restrictions. The only ones that can do that is the developer and they have shown time and time again that they will not do so. Live with it.

[bp243]

Originally Posted by arickis

We just had a family of 5, three kids under 19 and 2 adults, move into a home across the street from us. It is a rental unit that usually we see rented for a month or two at a time. Does anyone really know what are the stipulations for renting a home to a family with under 19 year old children. Is there a time limit etc, and if it needs to be reported, to whom? Thanks

Is it a rumor or is it true that employees may rent in The Villages? Somehow I thought that the children who attend the school here reside here. Would appreciate clarification.

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by arickis

We just had a family of 5, three kids under 19 and 2 adults, move into a home across the street from us. It is a rental unit that usually we see rented for a month or two at a time. Does anyone really know what are the stipulations for renting a home to a family with under 19 year old children. Is there a time limit etc, and if it needs to be reported, to whom? Thanks

The developer has to enforce "interior" home vioations. I would also contact the property manager for the property--ask the tenants who it is if you have to. We had this happen on our block but as soon as we contacted the management company, and let them know they "misplaced" a tenant and that we were taking it to Community Standards if they didn't fix it, the tenant was gone. Good luck

[JeanC]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

there are rules for a reason. Without rules, there is chaos. I would report that family and see what happens. Where are these kids going to school? I moved here BECAUSE it was a retirement community. And I feel no one under 55 should be allowed to live here, because that doesn't make it a retirement community anymore.

I think before you moved here you should have made yourself aware of a Florida law that states that these 55+ communities have to allow a percentage of residents in below the age of 55. People retire at all ages. Be fair.