Villagers want to see the Developer enforce the deed restriction against children living in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.
The controversial topic has been reignited thanks to a baby reportedly living in the Village of DeLuna.
“Doesn’t the Developer see a problem if this becomes a trend and people who are thinking about coming here change their mind if there is no enforcement?” asked Villager Art Stephens.
He said continued non-enforcement puts The Villages on a “slippery slope.”
John Daddona of the Village of Tierra del Sol said he is equally perplexed as to why the Developer is apparently overlooking the rule against children.
“Why doesn’t the Developer enforce their side of the deed compliance?” Daddona asked. “Developer enforcement of underage resident occupants should be in the levy of daily fines until resolved, the same as other violations.”
However, some residents feel the issue of children in the home should be looked at on a case-by-case basis.
“As to children residing over 90 days, what are the circumstances? Is there a financial hardship? Did their parents die? Did their house burn down? Are the parents unfit? Families have to pull together in emergency situations. We shouldn’t be heartless to our neighbor’s struggles. Also, we can’t control every circumstance in our environment to make the world our version of perfect,” said Villager Joy Blodgett.
Connie Lacey said Villagers should mind their own business.
“Live and let live! The children must need a home or they won’t be here, with grandparents!” she said.
