Deed Compliance
The following summary of our governing rules is meant to call attention to some of the major Deed Compliance items. It is by no means comprehensive. Please take time to read the Declaration of Restrictions for your Unit for complete details of your responsibilities.
Age Restrictions: The Villages is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons 55 years of age or older. All homes must be occupied by at least one person who is fifty-five years of age. Persons under the age of 19 years may visit for a maximum of 30 days per year but may not reside permanently in any dwelling.
Animals: Only domestic pets are permitted and they shall not be allowed to make any unreasonable amount of noise or create a nuisance. Pets must be controlled by a leash when not in the confines of the home. As a courtesy, owners should pick up after their pets. All city and county pet ordinances should be adhered to.
Maintenance of Landscaping: Landscaping will be maintained to provide a neat and clean appearance. Removal of weeds, dead plants, grass clippings, trash and debris is required to meet this objective. Trees with trunks exceeding four (4) inches in diameter will need Architectural Approval to be removed from any home site. Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty-day duration.
Storage Sheds: All outside structures for storage or utility purposes must be attached to the home. Items not in active use should not be visible from neighboring property or common areas.
Commercial Trash Collection: Garbage should be in plastic bags and placed curbside on the designated days only. All rubbish, trash or garbage shall be removed from home sites and parcels and not be allowed to accumulate.
Signs: A sign showing the owner’s name will be the only sign permitted to be displayed on the exterior of the home.
Building Repair: Dwellings and structures must at all times be kept in good repair, adequately painted and otherwise clean.
Fences: No fence, barrier, wall or structure of any kind or nature shall be placed on the property (including chain link or wooden fences). No side or rear hedges exceeding four (4) feet in height shall be permitted.
Trucks, Trailers, Recreational Vehicles, Campers and Boats: You are allowed to keep these types of vehicles in your driveway for a maximum of 72 hours. Vehicles which fit in a garage are exempt.
Motor Vehicles: No inoperable vehicle may be stored or parked on any home site.
Satellite Dishes: The Developer has guidelines on placement for dishes. Please refer to them before placing your dish.
Parking: Vehicles are to be kept in owners’ garages or concrete driveways. When visiting The Villages facilities and commercial areas golf cart parking is available in designated areas.
Residential Use Restrictions: Property must be devoted only to single-family residential use. Commercial and or professional activities may not be conducted in any home or on any property.
Nature Preserves: The Villages actively participates in the Federal Endangered Species Act which prohibits the tampering with or the taking of any protected species (including their eggs, nests, dens or homes). Any person who knowingly violates the prohibitions of the Endangered Species Act may be subject to a sizable Federal fine. You must restrain your pets (including cats) at all times when in these areas.