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Over 55 community association: younger renter in our condo?

Posted on Sat, Jan 02, 2010 @ 06:57 AM
  
  
  
  
  
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I have two condos in an over 55 community in Florida. One was bequeathed to me by my father and the other belongs to my husband and myself.

The market for buyers is down, although the community association is still rather well run. The problem is I have a friend who is willing to rent the smaller condo while we move into the larger one, but she is not 55. We have a large percentage of units that are virtually abandoned in that the owners have left or are not paying their association dues.

We have been paying on both places. There are renters here who are not over 55 and nothing is said about this. I have no objection since they are quiet. Since there are others here that are under 55 renting, if my friend moves in, isn't there a precendent set because of the other under-55'ers who are renting here?

I would like her to move in; she's quiet and won't be any trouble. (She is 48 years old.) But I don't want trouble for her or for me. what do you think? It's rather large condo development so if anybody notices or objects they would have to be busybodies but still I don't want any trouble.

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In order to give comfort to your renter who will have to live in the community, and to put your own minds at rest,why not just declare this fact about your renter to the Association in a short,polite, informative note e.g.  
 
"I just want to inform you that my renter is a mature, quiet lady who, fortunately for her, has not yet attained the age of 55".  
 
Do not ask for approval. They should not ask the age of the lady!  
 
In the association circumstances you describe,they should receive your note positively and may not even bother to reply, other than with a 'thank you' (especially as you, the owners, comply with the over 55 deed).
Posted @ Saturday, January 02, 2010 8:24 AM by John C.
You should read your condo documents to see if there are restrictions on renting. In our complex 20% of the residents can be under 55 years of age. You might want to ask or find out from someone already renting their condo if there is an interview process before moving in. With the conditions in Florida presently and the number of units abandoned in your complex they may not really care. Just make sure your tenant knows what may happen.
Posted @ Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:59 AM by wpage
Thank you for your thoughts, they are helpful. In the meantime, let's say the association doesn't want her there for some crazy reason. How long can she stay there without them throwing her out? The way I heard it, and I don't know if it's true, once a precendent has been set (such as underage tenants already living there without incident, etc., or animals which are also not supposed to be permitted) it is hard to get rid of a tenant. I guess they can fine me. I'll find out soon. Thanks.
Posted @ Saturday, January 02, 2010 9:48 PM by Cindi Waters
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