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NevetsW
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Apr 07, 2015

Age Restricted Communities

Well, after what I thought was fairly thorough research, I just purchased my first RV. It's a 1987 30ft Class A Coachmen Classic. Overall, I'm pleased with her. I've named her LaRue or just "Rue". :-)

Now that I've got her home,tuned and cleaned up, we're getting ready to leave out for St. Petersburg, Florida. I've been in the process of looking at apts to relocate there for a few months now. But I have learned alot of pet restrictions and such, and where they accept I don't really approve of the location. I I have 3 small dogs that are not negotiable. They go where I go. ( For the most part.) So instead, I went with another option, staying in this rv for a few months until I am able to find other options there. Who knows? I may get comfortable with this small space living. I looked at an apt almost the same size,literally 420Sq ft for $900. So... Shouldn't that count for something?

But now... I have hit another road block. Most of the RV communities have age restrictions of 55+. :-/ What's the deal with that? And i mean no disrespect by that in any way. (I miss all 4 of my grandparents.) I'm a 29 yr old married male, work in the hotel industry, and have 3 furry friends... instead of children. I don't think I've ever had a neighbor complain about me. These communities seem ti be very common though, especially in coastal areas.
As a newbie to the RV roads, I'm accepting and open to all suggestions in regards to this or other safe clean campgrounds/communities in that area. Do these communities ever bend the rules on this policy? Please? Any help at all?
  • There are many restrictive stick/brick and RV communities in FL. I live in a deed restricted community where I cannot store my boat or RV in my yard and where I have to get a permission slip to load/clean said boat/RV, in my driveway, for up to three days each year. I also need a permission slip to hold a yard sale and even with that, can only put up two signs. I'm not complaining at all because I researched the restrictions well before signing a purchase contract. There are many other communities and RV parks in FL where requirements are non-existent or not nearly so strict, so I suggest you look for those places that you believe will better fit your lifestyle rather than expect some rules might be bent, because you'll probably end up complaining about the restrictive conditions all the time.
  • In our (Active Senior Adult), community at least one member of the household needs to be 55 (they had to allow for the trophy wives). :B

    A small percentage of the community can be under 55 and every household fills out a form denoting the ages of all residents every year (the form comes with our bi annual HOA dues.)

    What is prohibited and enforced is anyone under 19 can not reside here, vacations, holiday visits excepted. These are the rules and everyone who lives here has to acknowledge them before moving in. I am not anti kid, heck I'm a former child myself (though my bride might dispute the "former").

    If this is not your cup of tea there are lots of other choices out there. Works for us.

    :C
  • So I'm welcomed (I'm 57) but not my wife and my two children who are all under 55! They know where they can go! My wife and children are probably, NO are better behaved than some old drunk who acts immaturely or don't obey campground rules, I've seen that too many times!!!

    ok I'm glad I got that off my chest, I think people should voice their opinions and boycott these places.
  • Not sure about other states but here in FL, a certain small percentage of the total community size can be under 55. Check with the owner of the place you're interested in to see if they've hit their quota yet.
  • We live during the winter in a 55 and older community. We really like it. And they do not bend the rules
  • The feds included an exception in the non-discrimination housing laws some time ago. It's illegal to discriminate against someone for being too old, but perfectly legal to discriminate against those who AREN'T old.

    The AARP is a powerful thing.