[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Where can I find the bylaws that declare The Villages to be an over 55 community.

I searched districtgov.org and couldn't find it. I also googled The Village FL bylaws and the only thing that comes up is in regards to golf.

[mfp509]

To qualify for an exception to the Housing for Older Persons Act prohibitions against discrimination, at least 80% of the homes within The Villages must have at least one person 55 years of age or older residing in the home.[12] Persons under the age of 19 years are not permitted to reside within The Villages unless an exemption is granted. Three subdivisions have been designated as "family units"[13] and are not subject to this restriction. Otherwise, persons under age 19 (such as grandchildren) are permitted to visit for no more than 30 days within a calendar year.[14]

I found this Googling Residency Requirements The Villages, Florida - I think it was under Wikipedia or something like that.

[ConnieNonnie]

I also would like to know. My question to
Realtor was " can a 35 yr single male buy
And live full time in TV". He is checking
And will get back to me.

[Villager1970]

Is it 55 residing or on title.

[Bogie Shooter]

Deed Restrictions

2. Covenants Conditions and Restrictions

2.24 (Covers this issue)

[rjm1cc]

This might be of interest.
55+ Housing / Resources / Home - Florida Commission on Human Relations

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Deed Restrictions

2. Covenants Conditions and Restrictions

2.24 (Covers this issue)

Where can I find that? I need the documents. I am well aware of what the rules, I need it in writing.

[Dan9871]

It's in the covenants for your subdivision. For District 9 it's in paragraph 2.24, but for yours it may be somewhere else. They are on the district web site
districtgov org departments community-standards deedrestrict-SumterCounty aspx

Go to the "How Do I", "Download my deed restrictions" drop down on the districtgov org web site to find your covenants.

[dirtbanker]

Originally Posted by ConnieNonnie

I also would like to know. My question to
Realtor was " can a 35 yr single male buy
And live full time in TV". He is checking
And will get back to me.

If there are already 20% of the residents below the age of 55, than no he can not! (evidently there was not at the time of his purchase, and I doubt there will be anytime soon).

As many have pointed out, 80% of the residents must be over the age of 55. They do not care if they are male or female, married or single.

[Dan9871]

I just looked at one of the covenants for District 1 and it doesn't mention over 55 but it does have a clause that says the you cannot transfer ownership without the approval of the Developer.

[llaran]

It is federal law under HUD, I googled " federal law senior housing"

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by ConnieNonnie

I also would like to know. My question to
Realtor was " can a 35 yr single male buy
And live full time in TV". He is checking
And will get back to me.

80% of the homes have to have 1 person 55 or over. That leaves 20% of the homes to be occupied by people under 55. So yes, he can buy a home in the Villages as long as the 20% quota is not filled.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by Villager1970

Is it 55 residing or on title.

HUD- One resident( ownerhip not relavent) in 80 per cent of total units must be 55 or over.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Where can I find the bylaws that declare The Villages to be an over 55 community.

I searched districtgov.org and couldn't find it. I also googled The Village FL bylaws and the only thing that comes up is in regards to golf.

Doc - Are you looking for by-laws, covenants/restrictions of each district, papers of incorporation in Florida? I have never heard of Villages by-laws - but that's not sayin' much! lol

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by dirtbanker

If there are already 20% of the residents below the age of 55, than no he can not! (evidently there was not at the time of his purchase, and I doubt there will be anytime soon).

As many have pointed out, 80% of the residents must be over the age of 55. They do not care if they are male or female, married or single.

That is incorrect. What the law requires is that 80% of the home be occupied by at least one person over the age of 55. Theoretically, 80% of the residents could be under 55.