Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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What's the Difference in VHA and POA
We will be moving into our home full time in 60 days and will want to get active in The Villages and support the group that works for us to make our time enjoyable. Not sure what these two groups do and if either are worthwhile. Any thought would be helpful.
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Last edited by Dennis Ga; 03-14-2012 at 02:38 PM. Reason: spelling |
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VHA is the official developer approved homeowner organization. The POA is an independent homeowner driven organization.
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I use the terms "good cop" to describe the VHA and "bad cop" to describe the POA. These descriptions are used with the interaction with the developers. Both organizations are important to villagers depending on the circumstances. I belong to both and have used both in differing problems. Hope this helps to clear up some confusion.
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Go to page 13: http://www.poa4us.org/bulletins_file...etin201203.pdf Whatever you do, don't give me a quiz....unless it's an OBT...Open Book Test!!! |
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The VHA is outrageously supportive of the developer. The POA is outrageously critical of the developer. Somewhere in between we need a rational organization to communicate important issues in an unbiased manner as neither of these two groups are worth wasting a whole bunch of time on.
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I just read the last issue of the POA and it explains a lot of what they do for the homeowners. They certainly have helped resolve a few issues people had with their roofs and siding. Most of the time to try to be unbiased. It is interesting that in the beginning the developer atually worked with the POA. That information is in the current issue. Just my humble opinion.
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Since then, the POA has reduced the volume and has become, IMO, more of a watchdog for the residents. They still take on projects that need to be addressed, such as the A/C line problems, the AT&T cell reception problem, and the attempt to get real numbers about golf cart accidents. They are watching the IRS/bond issue and reporting each step in the process. Their newsletter often praises the developer for the vision to create this community and supports many of the efforts of the CDDs. I don't see them taking the opposing side of an issue just to be contrary. I am now a member of the POA. I think they fill an important need for the residents. |
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The only real homeowners association is the POA> The developer created the VHA to offset the POA who was being a watchdog of many things here in the Villages. The VHA always supports the developer no matter what the issue.
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Both POA and VHA are good organizations; there's no need to choose between them. Both work to make The Villages better for all of us. Join and support them both; the cost is very low.
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We grow and we change.
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I don't know about other states but here in Florida the HOA is usually the governing body of deed restricted community. It is responsible for upkeep of common areas, enforcing deed restrictions, etc. In most cases membership is mandatory.
In The Villages the governing body is the CDD.. Membership in the HOA and POA is voluntary. The POA's approach to problems have improved dramatically. I consider the POA a watchdog for the residents and the HOA a cheerleader for the Developer. |
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Thanks to everyone for your replies. As always, if you have a question post it here and you will get the information you are looking for.
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Last edited by Dennis Ga; 03-15-2012 at 10:17 PM. Reason: spelling |
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