Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2256236)

I'd hate to see anyone go blind, from reading my nonsense.

Perhaps a more logical solution would be to simply block my posts?

That's probably a better solution, as you'd be able to maintain your eyesight and avoid those pesky warnings and suspensions from TOTV..

Originally Posted by oldtimes (Post 2256227)

A google search for airbnb The Villages bring up over 1000, v r b o The Villages brings up 1179. That is only 2 sites, there are several more. More and more people are being affected but as long as it is not you it is fine.

This is from an article by Dave Ramsey:

"Maintaining an Airbnb is essentially like operating a small business, Ramsey says. Much like running a hotel, Airbnbs demand intense involvement: you’re responsible for keeping the place clean, making repairs and being available to renters for emergencies or questions.

On top of that, you’re generally dealing with new tenants every few days. And short-term tenants can be more careless with property than long-term renters.

"They'll destroy your property," Ramsey says. And while you’re stuck doing the clean up, you may have to contend with angry neighbors complaining about noise.

Finally, there’s a growing backlash in certain cities against short-term rental properties — especially in downtown cores or high-tourism areas. Some cities are starting to restrict the type of eligible dwellings, require costly licenses, impose additional taxes and only allow you to rent out your primary residence.

Even if your area doesn’t currently have restrictions on rentals, the laws could change — leaving you on the hook for a home you suddenly can’t rent out."

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2256231)

Please try to understand the words that I used.

Asking the neighbors to let you know if you are doing something that bothers them is neighborly and responsible.

Asking the neighbors to keep tabs on the rental properties is a bridge too far - there are management companies for that.

Driving by the property at least three times each day is ridiculous and could be considered stalking by some.

Originally Posted by Cybersprings (Post 2256219)

So the data shows 1%. We multiply that by 3 or 4 "to be generous," yet the claim (not necessarily by you) is that the villages is becoming overrun with STR's to the point that our lifestyle is being completely ruined. No wonder I posted that I have never personally experienced the issues with STRs. By those percentages, not many have.

Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2256079)

We shall see during litigating I’m sure.

Meanwhile, back at your ranch and mine. Also CCDs CAN regulate amenities (I.e ban non residents or set rules for amenities), CAN regulate residential requirements (ie. resident must be in home if guests are present) and CAN regulate hours for visitors.

There is no doubt on these points! They are CDDs.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2256231)

Please try to understand the words that I used.

Asking the neighbors to let you know if you are doing something that bothers them is neighborly and responsible.

Asking the neighbors to keep tabs on the rental properties is a bridge too far - there are management companies for that.

Driving by the property at least three times each day is ridiculous and could be considered stalking by some.

Originally Posted by margaretmattson (Post 2256229)

Asking a permanent homeowner to keep tabs on the rental properties in their neighborhood is not the right thing to do. That is the responsibility of the investor. He/she should drive past the home to see if everything is fine. At least, 3 times a day! I don't help the investors in my neighborhood. If something happens it is their responsibility not mine.

Originally Posted by DrMack (Post 2256332)

We are new, but we don’t like what we hear from this thread on Short-Term-Rental control. I didn’t even know they had rentals in the villages. If they do, that isn’t good. How does a resident insure they aren’t around these type of property devaluations? Are there spots where this isn’t permitted?

Originally Posted by margaretmattson (Post 2256225)

It seems investors are interested in patio villas and CYV. These types of homes are usually cheaper than others. Lower bonds and less property taxes. I can speak from experience that they definitely have a high interest in villas near town squares. My neighborhood is becoming the Comfort Inn. I will have to move to escape it.

Originally Posted by Cybersprings (Post 2256342)

Rentals in the villages is not good. You didn't even know they existed, but yet somehow they are bad. It would seem that if they were that bad you would have noticed that they existed.
Rentals in the villages cause property devaluations in the villages. Would you care to share a single iota of evidence of this "fact"

Originally Posted by margaretmattson (Post 2256230)

And reading your many posts that are irrelevant to this thread is like putting a metal stake in my eye and hoping it doesn't bleed.

Originally Posted by oldtimes (Post 2256245)

So you are assuming that only one person will be affected by one of these undesirable properties in a neighbor hood when in actuality the entire neighbor will be affected especially in the villa neighborhoods.

Originally Posted by margaretmattson (Post 2256256)

Asking a neighbor to let you know if a renter is doing something to bother them is not neighborly. An investor should make certain it never happens before it gets to that point.

Originally Posted by Randall55 (Post 2256266)

But those who have are experiencing problems. If strs
are allowed to continue, it won't be long that some are in your neighborhood. Where there is smoke; there will be fire.