Originally Posted by lafoto (Post 1059388)

...Lets be honest...the awesome reputation that our community has did NOT come from deed restrictions.

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken (Post 1059168)

I have read my deed restrictions many times. I know that the lady down the street should only have two dogs but has three. She always walks them in the opposite direction....away from my home, and I have never heard them bark. She is not impacting my life...she gets a pass. Two streets up is an ugly lawn which breaks the 50% sodded requirement rule. They have replaced the sod with ugly grey stones. I don't have to see that house and those who visit me never see it either. Doesn't impact my life...gets a pass. If I thought either example infringed upon my rights or my quality of life, or if I found out they were Falcons fans, I would report them in a heartbeat. I am glad to have covenants and I obey them. I think we should all obey them, but I don't feel the need to be a crusader on someone else's behalf.

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken (Post 1059389)

So, are you saying that The Villages would be as successful if they allowed families with kids to live here? Above ground pools? Trampolines? How about yards full of pickup trucks? A shed in every back yard?

Originally Posted by wisbad1 (Post 1059340)

sick of seeing this thread,take off ! boo-hooo

Originally Posted by wisbad1 (Post 1059597)

boo-hoo,follow the rules or move,

Originally Posted by drcar (Post 1059509)

What is very interesting, "The Villages" don't care about enforcing their own rules.A home that was cited for a violation during this infraction was sold by the villages. Listed on the real estate posting was a picture of a fence that is now deemed as NOT legal and has to be taken down, heck the agent even pointed out the fence as a plus during the sales pitch.

Originally Posted by dirtbanker (Post 1059496)

From what I can tell; success came to the development once they began building south of 441/27 (with the stricter deed restrictions). They had already tried less restrictions in the historic district...wonder why they wanted more restrictions?

Originally Posted by dirtbanker (Post 1059496)

From what I can tell; success came to the development once they began building south of 441/27 (with the stricter deed restrictions). They had already tried less restrictions in the historic district...wonder why they wanted more restrictions?

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1059650)

I don't understand what you are saying.

Originally Posted by drcar (Post 1059714)

Gracie, what I am saying is, the villages will post pictures of pre owned home with violations, state how pretty the homes are with no regard to the violations. The villages them selves dis regrade the violations, I just find it interesting. Please understand at NO time am I saying that we did not violate the deed restrictions. I guess our 2 sand hill cranes were naughty! But even the villages turn thier heads to it for a sale! I find it interesting. What I do not like is the name calling here. I have been told " move if you don't like it!" I am only stating my opinion, I have come in to compliance and will stay that way.

Originally Posted by drcar (Post 1059509)

What is very interesting, "The Villages" don't care about enforcing their own rules.A home that was cited for a violation during this infraction was sold by the villages. Listed on the real estate posting was a picture of a fence that is now deemed as NOT legal and has to be taken down, heck the agent even pointed out the fence as a plus during the sales pitch.

Originally Posted by DougB (Post 1059751)

Originally Posted by lafoto (Post 1059660)

And where do you gain such knowledge? I have read the history of the Villages and I can tell say that the above is statement is false.

More troubling is your blatant attach on the residents of the historic district and their tastes. Shame shame shame...

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1059673)

Historic side folklore about loose restrictions. Look up the restrictions on the historic side and you will find most of us are only allowed one dog OR cat of 20 pounds or less in size. Deed restrictions south of us allow for 2 pets per household without mention of size restriction. Some of these big dogs can leave piles higher than the old ladies stocking tops on our lawn ornaments.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1059730)

Oh now I understand. I don't want you to move. I really like your honesty and all of your posts and your sense of humor and your common sense..

You may have to move your cranes to under the eaves. Many of us had to do that.

It is what it is.

And like my friend pointed out this morning. There are so many awful things that happen every day. This is not awful or scary or sad.