[Two Bills]

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[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Luggage

There certainly are a lot of stuck-up people in The Villages

I often get accused of being stuck up, but I am not.
I am just anti-social!

[Chasam75]

Originally Posted by Andrea3051

I am getting a sense when I tell my neighbors that I am renting, they disengage with me and although friendly, they seem to behave differently with the owners here, am I wrong in what I am sensing?

(I understand the sense of community between owners but...)

I also understand that renters can be an issue, however, that is not the case with me. I was an owner before I came here to test out area before purchasing, until the prices went so far up, that if I wanted to buy, I may no longer be able to afford to buy here. I am also home-bound due to illness so no parties, no noise and I maintain the property as if it were my own.

I hope I am wrong about this....

I think The Villages should stop homeowners from renting out their properties and/or people purchasing properties simply as an investment to rent. - Chasam

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I often get accused of being stuck up, but I am not.
I am just anti-social!

[Tom1916]

Every home around me are rentals, NO I don't like renters and the dogs they bring with them to trash the neighborhood and my yard. There are more rentals than year round owner homes and then there are the part time owners, not much better. Last year I has renters selling drugs across the street from me, that was scary!!!!

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I often get accused of being stuck up, but I am not.
I am just anti-social!

oh, you~!

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by smitty2karen

I hope this is not true. I am arriving on Saturday and will be renting for 3 months. I was hoping to meet new people while I am in TV. Was looking forward to it until reading this.

it is true & it isn't. we have a home next door that the owners only visit 1,2x per year. the rest of the time, it's rented out to family members &/or friends, & on occasion to 'strangers.'
we are very cordial to anyone in the home, but do not have the time to establish friendships. it doesnt mean we arent friendly, but i have a full plate 24/7. each household is different, but if you have a dog, it makes meeting people a cinch. best of luck to you & really hope you enjoy your stay! you'll be back, lol

[tophcfa]

I think any homeowner that doesn’t rent would prefer that others around them wouldn’t rent as well. However, it’s all about selling new homes. Putting restrictions on rentals, and vigorously enforcing those restrictions, would eliminate a significant source of demand for new homes. Additionally, renters spend money to support local businesses, some that might not exist without the additional revenue. Therefore, rental restrictions aren’t happening. Personally, I don’t have a problem with long term rentals to 55+ tenants. It’s the short term AIRBNB type rentals and rentals to younger people that tend to not be in harmony with the existing neighborhoods.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I think any homeowner that doesn’t rent would prefer that others around them wouldn’t rent as well. However, it’s all about selling new homes. Putting restrictions on rentals, and vigorously enforcing those restrictions, would eliminate a significant source of demand for new homes. Additionally, renters spend money to support local businesses, some that might not exist without the additional revenue. Therefore, rental restrictions aren’t happening. Personally, I don’t have a problem with long term rentals to 55+ tenants. It’s the short term AIRBNB type rentals and rentals to younger people that tend to not be in harmony with the existing neighborhoods.

One thing I can get behind 100% (which won't happen, but this is a "I wish" thread so it's a wish, not a request):

New Rules:

Rentals are allowed. No homeowner may rent more than one unit at any given time (that reduces multi-unit landlord investment schemes). A homeowner may allow family to reside in a separate unit owned by them, with the following restriction: At least 1 resident in that unit must be 55 years old or older. ALL OTHER residents in that unit must be 30 years old or older. No one under 30 is permitted to reside in any rental unit at any time, for any reason. No exceptions will be made.

Visitors in a rental unit may be under 30 but they may stay no longer than 1 week in any 12-month rotating period. So they can't stay the last week of December and the first week of January. Any visitor under age 30 found using ANY amenities without the resident's presence at that amenity will result in the tenant losing their right to have guests at all.

[Andrea3051]

Originally Posted by Tom1916

Every home around me are rentals, NO I don't like renters and the dogs they bring with them to trash the neighborhood and my yard. There are more rentals than year round owner homes and then there are the part time owners, not much better. Last year I has renters selling drugs across the street from me, that was scary!!!!

As a previous homeowner I agree that unlimited renters is not ideal however that is something that needs to be changed here by enacting a "rental cap". I however am a renter encountering bad owners that are letting their dogs run loose as they chase & charge at us growling/barking when I leave my home. And leaving their dogs outside day & night barking at everything that moves. In this scenario, I am the better neighbor!

[Nick B]

That could be on you.

[Catalina36]

Owners who rent their homes in The Villages should have RULES of term.

NO Daily or Weekly Rentals!!
Minimum 1 month Rentals.
Owners should be fined if tenants fail to comply with community rules.

[BigSteph]

My wife's favorite friend since moving here was a renter. Both were sad when the rental agreement ended.

Originally Posted by Andrea3051

I am getting a sense when I tell my neighbors that I am renting, they disengage with me and although friendly, they seem to behave differently with the owners here, am I wrong in what I am sensing?

(I understand the sense of community between owners but...)

I also understand that renters can be an issue, however, that is not the case with me. I was an owner before I came here to test out area before purchasing, until the prices went so far up, that if I wanted to buy, I may no longer be able to afford to buy here. I am also home-bound due to illness so no parties, no noise and I maintain the property as if it were my own.

I hope I am wrong about this....

[karostay]

I believe its a case of i have heard a few mention
Renter moves in for month 2 months we bond their rental period ends never to be seen again
During their stay tying to be friendly have neglected our full time friends
Not that your not liked its logistics Don't take it to heart

[Wyseguy]

Originally Posted by Tom1916

Every home around me are rentals, NO I don't like renters and the dogs they bring with them to trash the neighborhood and my yard. There are more rentals than year round owner homes and then there are the part time owners, not much better. Last year I has renters selling drugs across the street from me, that was scary!!!!

The Villages, off place to set up a drug shop, no? Maybe not. PerhaPS IT DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF DRUG. Damn caps.