Age Restricted Communities and Family Childcare

[hwichlaz]

here, in my area, they aren't really to keep the community kid free...they are generally gov subsidized in some way, as a more affordable way for retirees to live. And there are always lots of kids around, .

[Play Care]

That is actually part of the "problem" being discussed. Most people buy in believing there won't be kids then that one neighbor starts with the grand kids every day. Then the other neighbor decides to keep a couple kids after school, upgrades to a group home. Later, the guy across the street's kids don't "live" there if they stay less than 51% of the year (tax rule).

Where is the line in the sand?

I would have to ask my IL's but I'm pretty sure their community in Florida is very strict about those things. I recall FIL saying they had to sign something about renting to only other 55+ (as some of the owners do rent out their condos in the winter months) I also bet there is a clause about having home businesses. But there are certain times of year that the residents know they'll be a lot of kids due to winter breaks and such. Anyone who thinks they won't ever see kids in a 55+ community is delusional. But I'm kind of surprised it's such an issue by you, as HOA's are usually pretty explicit in their contracts and they do hold up in court. Seems someone dropped the ball.

That said, I always think people who want things *just* so need to get 40+ acres and put their house in the middle of that. Then they wouldn't have to worry about what everyone else was doing.

[Blackcat31]

That said, I always think people who want things *just* so need to get 40+ acres and put their house in the middle of that. Then they wouldn't have to worry about what everyone else was doing.

Nah, the neighbors are still annoying. ::

[HappyEverAfter]

I love the idea of a kid-free community. I actually can't wait until my DH and I are old enough to retire and we move into a retirement community in Palm Springs.

[knoxmomof2]

In regards to how minors are handled in adult communities - 17 years ago, I worked at an over 55 community in Florida. There were blanket restrictions / rules on guests (how many, how long they could stay, specific rules about minors and how they had to be accompanied in any public space within the park). Members were expected to register guests with us at the office, including an arrival and departure date. Since lots / driveways were so small, extra cars were easy to spot and park attendance was closely monitored twice a week by resident volunteers. That was done for multiple reasons such as security, but also to monitor non-residential attendance in the park.

They even started requiring lot numbers on golf carts after the Grandson of a resident flashed several residents 🤤 ....

In regards to the original point of the post - yes, adults should have the right to expect child free living as long as the housing was already designated that way. If these are new proposed changes, that is a different story.

[Josiegirl]

Please. Give me that 40 acres so I can put a house smack dab n the middle. Please. :: I always wanted to be a hermit where NOBODY is allowed.

[Play Care]

Nah, the neighbors are still annoying. ::

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Right! But at least you don't have the visual from your windows

[Blackcat31]

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Right! But at least you don't have the visual from your windows

True. This is very true.
I don't even have to have curtains or blinds and don't.

[Play Care]

I mean, I LOVE adult time as much as anyone - probably more than anyone::
I would pay to take a vacation where it's 21+ And we are taking a cruise in June and I plan on using the adults only section quite a bit happyface

But you would never catch me living in an HOA (which is what those 55+ communities are)
Seriously, we visited my IL's once at their place in Florida. That was enough
Old people can be persnickety enough on their own. En masse was unbearable::