This past week has underscored the deep dysfunction at Omega Villas and across Florida’s oversight system. Owners continue to raise legitimate concerns, while state and financial stakeholders now face mounting evidence of circular accountability failures.
Chief Inspector General Referral – August 28, 2025
On August 28, 2025, I received correspondence from the Florida Chief Inspector General (CIG #2025-08-27-0012). While the CIG acknowledged my complaint regarding Omega Villas, the office disclaimed jurisdiction over HOAs and attorney conduct, instead referring the matter to the DBPR Inspector General for “review and action deemed appropriate.”
This development places DBPR arbitration, the post-Surfside condo law reforms (July 2024 & 2025), and attorney oversight under Inspector General review.
OIG Communication Breakdown
Separate from the referral, multiple emails to the Office of the Inspector General went unanswered for weeks, despite being sent to published intake addresses. This confirms a troubling intake and responsiveness failure at the oversight level. Homeowners should not have to chase the very offices responsible for accountability.
Circular Deflection
The referral is especially concerning given that, on May 21, 2025, the DBPR Inspector General already confirmed in writing that his office had no jurisdiction to investigate construction, permitting, or DBPR decisions in this case. By referring the matter back to the same office that disclaimed authority, the state is engaging in circular deflection rather than addressing the core issues.
Financial Concerns – Banco Loan & Special Assessments
At the August 26th Board meeting, it was revealed that Banco Popular advised the Association to consider taking an additional $100,000 draw from the $4.85M construction loan, beyond the already-approved $1.74M.
While framed as a “cushion” for unforeseen costs, this raises concerns:
Owners have not been provided with June or July financial statements.
No independent confirmation exists on whether loan draws are fully available.
Construction appears staged to suggest steady progress, but unresolved contract and scope disputes remain.
Additional “miscellaneous” special assessments have also been floated outside the 40-year recertification scope — a warning sign of escalating financial exposure for owners.
Impact
The combination of oversight failures, circular referrals, and questionable loan activity paints a troubling picture:
Regulators are failing to enforce newly-passed condo protections.
Financial institutions are being asked to extend additional credit without transparent accounting.
Homeowners face escalating risk through selective enforcement, delayed financial reporting, and potential overextension of loan obligations.
Conclusion
This case is no longer about a single community dispute — it is a systemic governance and oversight failure with direct implications for banks, regulators, and Florida’s broader condo system.
I will continue to provide updates as additional documents, financial records, and oversight responses emerge.
Shawn Martin, MBA Owner, Board Member & Protected Whistleblower – Omega Villas https://hoajusticenow.com
Subject: Watchdog Update – New Owner Evidence, Bank Case Activity, and Counsel Conduct
To: State & Federal Oversight, Financial Institutions, Media, Watchdog Orgs From: Shawn Martin, MBA – Omega Villas Unit Owner (Whistleblower) Date: 8/20/25
Executive Summary
The week of August 17–23, 2025 revealed continued failures at Omega Villas: unauthorized construction attempts, counsel retaliation, missing financials, and selective Board removals. Chase Bank has now opened multiple case files, confirming systemic risk.
New Filings & Notices (This Week)
Notice to Board re: Unauthorized Work on My Unit
I directed Austro to halt work on my unit until the unauthorized furring strips are removed and compliance is verified.
Clarified I am not refusing repairs; I am preventing further defective/unauthorized work and preserving evidence.
Confirmed I will attend the next Board meeting to address these issues on the record.
Noted the Board’s unproven legitimacy; I am appearing to represent affected owners who’ve been ignored.
Counsel Conduct – “On Record” Correspondence to Attorney Hollander
Reaffirmed no entry absent a valid court order and absent any genuine emergency/life-safety condition.
Noted prior legal notice from my prepaid attorney and reminded that all attorney statements are made under her Florida Bar license.
Placed counsel and Board on notice that further misuse of legal process or vendor coordination (including Austro) will be treated as evidence of retaliation and obstruction.
Owner Validation – Jan’s Email Thread (Reply-All)
Independent owner questioned why form letters are being billed by counsel rather than sent by management at no cost, and criticized limited owner access (3 minutes/month).
Her statements corroborate unnecessary legal spend, opaque governance, and chilled owner participation.
Bank Case Activity (Chase)
Chase opened additional complaint files aligned to discrete incidents (construction deviations, counsel enforcement, selective governance).
Each new case number indicates independent validation and builds a parallel oversight record.
Public Evidence – Video Summary Published
Whistleblower Video – July 29, 2025 Board Meeting: selective enforcement (Maude vs. Kaelani), $3.1M spent of $4.85M loan, hints of transfer-related assessments, ongoing decision‑making while under bank/federal scrutiny.
Media/Watchdogs: Note the pattern of owner corroboration, bank case proliferation, and counsel silence after being put on the record under Bar obligations.
Email-on-Official-Notice-of-Non-Consent-7.29.25.pdf; Email to Attorney Hollander: no entry w/o court order or emergency; reference to prepaid attorney notice; Bar-license statement; retaliation/obstruction warning.
Regulators/Oversight: DBPR, City of Plantation, OCC/FDIC/DOJ divisions as appropriate
Media/Watchdogs: National and Florida-focused outlets; watchdog orgs
Note on Timing
This update reflects actions taken during a construction pause, while undrawn funds remain. Institutions have a limited window to correct course before accountability is assigned publicly to all parties, including funders who remained passive.
Pending Investigations into Construction Practices & Financial Mismanagement
📅 Effective as of: July 11, 2025
🔍 Summary
As a unit owner, Board Member, and protected whistleblower at Omega Villas Condominium Association, I hereby place all parties on formal notice that I do not consent to any further construction, alterations, or intrusive activities on my property (or that of others under my representation or stewardship) until such time as ongoing investigations by financial institutions and federal agencies are completed.
This notice is based on extensive documented concerns, including:
⚠️ Suspected construction fraud involving furring strips, missing insulation, and forced window replacements
⚠️ Over $1.1 million in City of Plantation fines tied to prior improper contracting practices
⚠️ Active inquiries opened by major banks (Chase, LoanDepot and others) that have escalated to fraud and compliance teams
⚠️ Evidence submitted to multiple divisions of the U.S. Department of Justice, DBPR, and various state oversight bodies
📝 Owner Statement of Non-Consent
I hereby expressly refuse any further construction, retrofits, or property alterations on my unit until investigations by the Banks, Federal oversight entities, and other regulatory bodies have been completed, and any legal or compliance determinations have been finalized.
This position is taken to safeguard my property value, financial interests, and personal liability, and to protect the community from potential future assessments or enforcement actions that could result from proceeding while these issues are under investigation.
🗂️ Supporting Escalations & Evidence
✅ Confirmations from J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (case #CIBCS1471843) and LoanDepot Compliance teams acknowledging receipt of complaints and escalating matters internally.
✅ Dozens of direct communications to state and federal agencies, including the DOJ Public Integrity Section, Civil Rights Division, Office of Inspector General, DBPR General Counsel, and Florida legislators.
✅ Extensive video documentation (2008–2025) of Board meetings, contractor statements, community impacts, and attorney involvement.
✅ Legal filings and citations related to prior unlicensed or improperly managed construction.
📌 Refer to attached or linked email chains and document repositories on this page for additional details.
Notice of intent to Board, Legal Counsel, Banks, State & Federal Officials: Link
Notice to Board of possible invalid Board due to Florida 2nd Notice of Annual Election Process not followed:
Notice via Watchdog Email of Objection to Possible Invalid Board Election: Link
Omega Villas legal counsel’s official stance on the validity of the 2025 Board of Directors Election: Link
DBPR inquiry regarding the 2nd Notice of the Annual Election — triggering scrutiny: Link
Bank Escalations of Possible Invalid Board Election Emails: Link Link
Notice of stop-work on my unit:
I’m not paying for a knowingly defective installation that compromised my unit’s original structure and compliance.
While I initially permitted window installation based on the representations made by the Board and contractors, once credible evidence emerged of missing insulation, unauthorized furring strips, and concealed structural changes, I formally withdrew all consent to further construction on my unit. This position has been maintained consistently and publicly disclosed, protecting my ownership rights under F.S. 718 and minimizing liability exposure. Link
Notice via Certified Mail that was never acknowledged or responded to a long with delivery receipts: Link
🔔 Notice to Board, Attorneys, Vendors & Future Buyers
🛑 Proceeding with additional construction activities or financial encumbrances on my property without resolving these investigations may expose all involved parties — including contractors, association officers, property managers, and legal counsel — to future liability for willful disregard of material facts and for violating statutory fiduciary obligations.
👁️ Transparency & Protection
This public record serves as a formal log to:
⚖️ Ensure my non-consent is irrevocably documented outside the control of any local parties.
🏦 Provide clear notice to lenders, title companies, and insurers.
📰 Supply media, watchdog groups, and fellow owners with transparent updates on the state of investigations and my protective measures.
⚠️ Official Notice Given to the HOA Board & Counsel
Author: Shawn Martin, MBA Board Member | Compliance Professional | Protected Whistleblower
💰 Massive Fines Still Climbing – Detailed Breakdown
As of June 30, 2025, fines tied to improper construction, unlicensed contractors, and ongoing code violations at Omega Villas have surged to:
Phase
2025 Balance
2026 Projection
2027 Projection
Annualized Cost
Phase 2
$873,200
$1,377,200
$1,881,200
~$657,000+
Phases 1, 3, 4 Combined
~$266,700
~$375,825
~$457,575
~$81,000
📌 Phase 2 shoulders more than 75% of the entire community’s fines, despite documented violations across all phases since 2007.
Records from Sunbiz.org and HOA meeting minutes confirm this pattern ties back to Patty & Blaire (principal Board officers from 2006 to today) and Norma & Ken Akers (through 2016) — the same leadership blocks that guided decisions resulting in long-standing exposures.
🔍 Documented Unauthorized Scope – Provided to Legal Counsel As submitted to Glantz Law and documented in Exhibits T & T2:
• Furring strips were installed against solid masonry/concrete walls, pushing windows out and triggering entirely new electrical, plumbing, and HVAC conflicts — despite no membership vote, no original contract language, and no engineering necessity. • Original roof insulation was stripped without replacement, violating Florida Building Code and impacting long-term thermal & insurance compliance. This led to massive project cost shifts that owners were never formally informed of or asked to approve.
⚖️ Hollander’s June 25 Legal Letter – Attempt to Justify Scope
On June 25, 2025, Association attorney Rhonda Hollander issued a letter framing the furring strips, plywood additions, and lack of owner votes as inherent to the original NOA system. Based on the broader record, this appears intended to reassure lenders, insurers, and federal housing oversight already reviewing this project — a narrative clearly designed to preempt deeper scrutiny by: ✅ Lenders (Chase, LoanDepot, Banco Popular) ✅ Insurers underwriting the collateral ✅ Federal housing oversight bodies already copied on formal submissions.
On June 30, 2025, the DBPR formally confirmed there is no record of any cancellation notice for the March 2025 election — despite the Board claiming it was administratively canceled. This directly undermines the legal standing of this Board to approve major contracts, initiate foreclosure threats, or sign off on project scope changes.
🚨 Expanded Oversight Involvement Noted in Case CIBCS1464865
As of July 2, 2025, this matter is also under formal internal review by J.P. Morgan Chase, documented by Case CIBCS1464865. Notably, Chase has circulated this investigation across a wide array of oversight and regulatory bodies, signaling both the scale and seriousness of the issues documented at Omega Villas.
📂 Entities Now Formally Notified or Included in Case Circulation:
• Florida DBPR General Counsel & Licensing Divisions • DBPR Inspector General • Florida Attorney General’s Civil Rights & Public Integrity Divisions • Office of the Inspector General, Executive Office of the Governor (Florida) • Florida State Attorney’s Office, 17th Judicial Circuit (Broward) • Florida House & Senate Members including Marie Woodson, Tina Polsky, Barbara Sharief, and Jason Pizzo • DOJ Civil Rights Division & Public Integrity Section • U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida • Florida Bar ACAP (Attorney oversight) • Florida AG Press Office & City of Plantation Officials
This direct circulation means that not only is the validity of Board governance and election processes under review, but also potential regulatory shielding by state and local agencies is now within the documented chain of oversight. This matter is now actively documented across multiple financial institutions (Chase, Loan Depot), state regulatory and oversight agencies, legislative offices, and federal DOJ divisions — establishing an extensive multi-tier record of governance failures, election irregularities, and potential financial exposure.
📌 Copies of lender responses available for regulatory or legal oversight review upon request.
🏠 Foreclosure Governance Gaps Under FS 718
Even as this unfolds, the Board continues to pursue foreclosure processes without documented formal votes as required under Florida Statute 718.116 & 718.112, leaving these actions open to serious legal challenges.
🎥 June 26 Construction Meeting Video Highlights
Multiple new clips from the June 26, 2025 meeting now show: ✅ Board & contractors reviewing photos of the unauthorized furring strips, acknowledging their impact on forced window replacements. ✅ Engineers outlining how every unit’s electrical outlets, plumbing lines, cable boxes, A/C units, and meter panels must be disconnected, rerouted, or modified by additional trades before façades can be finished — an enormous scope shift never properly documented. ✅ Disputes over unfinished patio ceilings, showing the base project itself is still incomplete. ✅ Discussions of unauthorized backyard access, reinforcing why many owners have refused entry. ✅ The CAM (Diana) on video acknowledging the Chase case — but only after Shawn Martin raised it on record. (Separately, Diana did respond directly to DBPR’s 2025 election inquiry, not to Chase.) ✅ Patty leveraging the Plantation Police Department (COP PD) to suppress owner dissent, raising broader public safety concerns and highlighting misuse of municipal authority to protect Board interests.
🎥 All video evidence is now publicly archived at www.hoajusticenow.com for independent lender, insurance, state, federal, and media review.
🏦 Where Institutional Oversight Stands Now
• Chase: Active under Case #CIBCS1428745 • LoanDepot: Confirmed investigation underway • Banco Popular: Offered an opportunity to pilot owner protections, independent engineering audits, and procurement controls to stabilize what is increasingly a collapsed HOA governance structure.
🚨 Owner Advisory
Given these factors — from multi-million dollar fines, to documented unauthorized scope, to formal oversight failures and live video of intimidation: Owners are strongly urged not to pay for additional windows, doors, drywall, or interior work until all bank, insurer, and federal reviews conclude.
This is no longer a neighborhood power struggle — it’s a documented case file now distributed to Chase, LoanDepot, Banco Popular, DOJ risk divisions, state agencies, insurers, and the investigative press. This further solidifies the systemic dimension of these concerns, placing accountability at the highest levels of state and federal governance — as well as financial institutions tasked with protecting collateral and investor interests tied to Omega Villas.
It’s also permanently archived for future claims, forced loan modifications, or insurance clawbacks if this Board’s mismanagement is ultimately formalized through lender or regulatory action. While this new compliance case chain does not yet formally include press recipients, prior Watchdog Emails and website publications have provided direct notice to national media including CNN, NBC, The Guardian, and local investigative reporters, securing an additional layer of public accountability.
Copies of Chase and LoanDepot case communications are held on file and available for independent oversight agencies or press verification upon request.
Author: Shawn Martin, MBA Board Member | Compliance Professional | Protected Whistleblower
🚨 Overview
This latest watchdog update documents how Omega Villas’ systemic construction and financial failures have now reached critical mass — with:
✅ $1.1M+ in fines already accrued, disproportionately placed on Phase 2 owners (projected to exceed $2.3M by 2027).
✅ Longstanding Board leadership (Patty, Blaire since 2006; Akers through 2016) at the core of governance decisions that created this exposure.
✅ June 25 letter from HOA counsel Rhonda Hollander, attempting to justify unauthorized furring strips, plywood expansions, and the lack of owner votes — framing it as inherent to the original NOA to shield the Board and vendors.
✅ DBPR confirmation on June 30 that there is no record of a formal cancellation notice for the March 2025 election, undermining this Board’s legal standing.
✅ No documented FS 718 foreclosure votes, despite continued lien and foreclosure threats.
🎥 Video Evidence – June 26 Construction Meeting
Clips from the latest Board construction meeting show:
Board & contractors reviewing photos of the unauthorized furring strips, directly tying them to forced window replacements.
Engineers pushing for costly new windows, A/C adjustments, and confirming every electrical, plumbing, cable, and meter line must be rerouted — all while I cited the active Chase Bank oversight case (CIBCS1428745).
Disputes over unfinished patio ceilings, unauthorized backyard access, and the CAM openly discussing the Chase letter.
Patty leveraging the Plantation Police Department to silence dissent, turning financial mismanagement into a local intimidation issue.
📹 All videos are now archived at www.hoajusticenow.com for independent bank, regulator, and media review.
🏦 Institutional Oversight Now Fully Engaged
Chase: Active case under CIBCS1428745
LoanDepot: Confirmed review
Banco Popular: Offered opportunity to step in as a pilot recovery partner to lead engineering corrections, owner protections, and independent financial controls.
📌 Owners Strongly Advised
Given these facts, owners are strongly urged not to pay for additional windows, doors, or drywall repairs until bank, insurance, and federal reviews are complete.
📎 Full exhibits & supporting documents available on:
📅 Posted: June 20, 2025 🔗 Original Email Sent to: Banco Popular, DOJ, State Oversight Officials, Financial Institutions, and Media Contacts
Author: Shawn Martin, MBA Board Member | Compliance Professional | Protected Whistleblower
🚨 Summary
Between June 18 and June 20, 2025, Omega Villas residents were subjected to a coordinated vendor sales campaign orchestrated by Austro Construction (Dorin) and S&D Engineering (Larry). The campaign targeted homeowners directly — door-to-door and via written postings — pressuring them to commit to window replacements and interior repairs without:
Clear pricing
Legal disclosures
Engineer-certified inspections
Board-approved procurement protocols
🛑 This vendor pressure was launched just days before the June 26 Construction Meeting, where “lower window assessments” and “drywall repairs” are scheduled for Board decision — making the timing both strategic and coercive.
💥 What’s New in WD Email #6?
🔍 Video Surveillance Proof: Ring camera footage confirms vendor activity.
📬 Physical Door Postings: Unofficial Austro communications distributed on homes.
📑 Construction Agenda Confirmation: The push campaign is tied to items slated for upcoming approval.
⚠️ Legal & Financial Warning to Institutions: Banks were reminded that failure to intervene may expose them to liability tied to construction defects, forced owner costs, and HOA misuse of authority.
💰 Phase 2 Burden Remains Unresolved
While vendors escalate financial pressure, Phase 2 continues to shoulder over $740,000 in fines, despite city and DBPR records showing similar violations occurred across Phases 1–4. Exhibit V confirms the inequitable enforcement history.
🤝 A Formal Offer to Banco Popular
In a shift from previous watchdog communications, WD #6 formally invites Banco Popular to act as a pilot recovery partner for:
Independent engineering oversight
Owner protection protocols
Lending discipline safeguards
Transparency before any new construction costs are imposed
🧭 If Banco steps forward, this could become a model for reversing HOA project abuse statewide.
If banks and oversight agencies continue to remain silent, Watchdog Email #7 will escalate the exposure further — with documented video and testimony from impacted owners now being compiled.
Sincerely, Shawn Martin, MBA Whistleblower | Elected Board Member Omega Villas Condominium Association
Posted: June 17, 2025 Source: Final Supplemental Email to State, Federal, and Financial Oversight Bodies
Author: Shawn Martin, MBA Board Member | Compliance Professional | Protected Whistleblower
🚨 Overview:
On June 16, 2025, I sent Watchdog Email #5 to a coalition of 119 partners — including state officials, investigative journalists, federal agencies, and financial institutions.
This email marks a strategic shift: from simply exposing wrongdoing at Omega Villas to proposing constructive solutions aimed at community recovery, financial accountability, and future oversight partnerships.
🔍 Key Updates in This Release:
Legal Review by Glantz Law Glantz Law submitted a formal letter identifying key areas of concern in association governance, construction changes, and enforcement practices. While not a legal finding, it validates the patterns I’ve documented since 2007.
17+ Years of Documentation The timeline of misconduct and failed oversight now spans back to 2007. This is not a recent flare-up — it’s a long-term failure of accountability now supported by legal review and institutional engagement.
Oversight System Failures Exhibit L now includes evidence that:
My email was blocked by the Plantation Police Department
City Chief Building Inspector Rudy Estavez ceased communication
State Attorney Margaret Carpenter confirmed she could not act without a referral from DBPR or police
Financial Institutions Are Reviewing Chase and others are actively reviewing project risk and foreclosure patterns (see Exhibit AA3).
Banco Popular Oversight Collaboration (Exploratory) I’ve floated Omega Villas as a pilot case for a potential lending audit and governance partnership with Banco Popular — a scalable oversight model if proven effective.
As traditional state enforcement channels continue to fail, private institutions, legal advisors, and the public watchdog network are now stepping into roles that the government has abdicated.
This is no longer just about Omega Villas — it’s about building systems that protect homeowners across Florida and beyond.
Sincerely, Shawn Martin, MBA Whistleblower | Elected Board Member Omega Villas Condominium Association
Posted: June 10, 2025 Source: Final Supplemental Email to State, Federal, and Financial Oversight Bodies
Author: Shawn Martin, MBA Board Member | Compliance Professional | Protected Whistleblower
In this final supplemental update to Watchdog Email #4, I shared a theory with regulators and lending institutions regarding a potential long-running pattern of systemic shielding—enabled not solely by HOA board actions, but by interconnected service providers and legal actors.
⚠️ Key Observation:
Despite years of owner concerns, financial losses, and construction deviations, no meaningful regulatory or institutional action has been taken. This raises the question:
Was a longstanding vendor–legal nexus inadvertently or knowingly enabling a lack of accountability at Omega Villas?
📌 Entities Identified for Review:
S&D Engineering – Possibly acted as the technical gatekeeper, signing off on deviations like unauthorized furring strips or insulation removal.
Austro Construction – Allegedly performed unapproved structural work; transparency on scope and billing remains in question.
Juda Eskew & Associates – Tied to early legal involvement during the 2008–2009 city citation period; possibly influenced enforcement direction.
Hollander, Goode & Lopez – Legal counsel during recent escalations; owners have raised concerns over obstruction, retaliation, and narrative control.
This submission did not accuse these parties of wrongdoing but asked that their roles be reviewed for potential undue influence or failure of procedural safeguards.
💰 Why It Matters:
$10M+ in construction exposure
$1M+ in city fines dating back to 2008
15+ formal complaints filed across multiple regulatory bodies
Hundreds of impacted owners across Omega Villas
📣 Final Message to Banks and Regulators:
This message urged recipients to evaluate whether these patterns signal deeper systemic breakdowns — not just within Omega Villas, but in how oversight mechanisms have failed to respond.
Sincerely, Shawn Martin, MBA Whistleblower | Elected Board Member Omega Villas Condominium Association
Date: June 10, 2025 Author: Shawn Martin, MBA Board Member | Compliance Professional | Protected Whistleblower
🔍 Summary
A new piece of photographic evidence has surfaced at Omega Villas: a retroactively installed flange system located on the exterior of Unit #48. This after-the-fact patchwork appears to simulate a proper furring strip setup but lacks structural integrity and was clearly not part of the original construction scope. The timing and method of installation raise new questions about continued concealment and cosmetic remediation tactics following regulatory complaints.
📸 Evidence Description
Location: Exterior wall joint, Unit #48
System Identified: Improvised flange nailed into the transition to simulate offset
Condition:
Not part of original installation
Installed post-complaint periods
No evidence of anchoring or engineering validation
Lacks the hallmarks of code-compliant furring installation
⚠️ Why This Matters
This discovery visually supports ongoing allegations about the use of unauthorized furring systems across wood-frame structures. The suspicious retrofit:
Reinforces that original construction was flawed
Suggests unpermitted, reactionary behavior by contractors or property managers
Exposes potentially fraudulent misrepresentation tied to the $4.6M construction loan
It begs the question: Why was this done now — and without public disclosure?
🏛️ Systemic Failures Highlighted (Again)
“If nothing else, this should at least be investigated given all the system breakdowns and red flags I’ve pointed out — from this Board, to the service providers and contractors, to the City, the State, the Banks, and now the Feds.”
The pattern continues:
Minimal transparency
Unpermitted modifications
No engineering oversight
Reactive cover-ups instead of structural correction
🗂️ What This Supports
This evidence bolsters Exhibit U (Insulation Violations), reinforces Exhibit Q (Pricing Irregularities), and aligns with Exhibit X (Video Archive), particularly those videos documenting uninspected work, suspicious fixes, and withheld permits.
📣 Final Note to Investigators and Financial Institutions
This photo is not an isolated detail — it’s part of a growing library of evidence that highlights how cosmetic alterations are being deployed after complaints were made. If cosmetic cover-ups are being used to mask structural and code violations, possible loan fraud, misrepresentation, or civil liability may follow.
📧 For high-resolution files or inspection coordination, please contact: Shawn Martin, MBA – sem2000s@gmail.com
Posted: May 19, 2025 By: Shawn Martin, MBA Whistleblower | Elected Board Member www.hoajusticenow.com
📢 Overview
This post summarizes new evidence of potential foreclosure abuse, a possible misrepresented window replacement scheme, and continued regulatory silence in the Omega Villas crisis. These patterns reflect a broader misuse of authority and possible collusion between the Association, vendors, and regulatory reviewers (in my opinion) — while owners continue to suffer financial and legal harm.
⚠️ Key New Developments
🔹 Retaliatory Foreclosure Case – Angel Muniz (Phase 2)
Homeowner Angel Muniz is now fighting what appears to be a targeted foreclosure, based on:
Apparent lack of a board vote to authorize legal action (in violation of F.S. §718.112)
Apparent legal fees and lien costs being applied without basis
Evidence of possible selective enforcement and whistleblower retaliation
🧾 This case is now summarized in Exhibit AA as part of the documented foreclosure abuse pattern.
🪟 Window Replacement Scheme – New Evidence Uncovered
Newly published documentation reveals that:
A Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and Engineer of Record letter were used to pressure homeowners into costly window replacements
Replacements were often $10K–$15K out-of-pocket per unit
Yet the City of Plantation confirmed in writing that no window replacements were required under code or permit scope
No 2/3 owner vote was held, as required by F.S. §718.113(2) for material alterations. This action likely caused widespread financial harm — disproportionately affecting owners in Phase 2, already facing increased pressure.
🏗️ City of Plantation – Inspection Delays Continue
As of the time of posting, the City of Plantation has not confirmed any follow-up to a formal inspection request filed by concerned owners. The request called for immediate review of:
Unapproved installation of furring strips
Widespread insulation removal from pitched roofs — potentially violating energy codes and affecting 128 homes
Pending response, a formal escalation will be filed with Chief Building Inspector Matthew Collier, citing:
Violations of F.S. §718.113 (material alterations without apparent 2/3’s owner votes)
State energy code breaches
Apparent collusion among vendors, board officials, and regulatory channels
🔍 Why It Matters
This is no longer a case of poor management. The evidence now suggests:
A possibly $4.85M inflated contract tied to unapproved scope changes
Potential legal and financial retaliation tactics (liens, foreclosures, fines)
Potential deceptive engineering and permitting practices
Potential violations of state statute, energy code, and due process
Over 120 public videos documenting abuse — with no regulatory response
🧨 The Central Question Remains:
Who benefits from this silence? And why have state agencies with documented notice since 2023 failed to intervene?
📰 What’s Next
I am preparing:
Additional documentation for federal and media release
A full report to DOJ, congressional offices, and national watchdog organizations
Formal escalation of all open matters if no action is confirmed
📎 Related Exhibits
Exhibit AA – Potential Legal & RICO Violations
Exhibit L – Government Correspondence Timeline
Exhibit T2 – Drainage Flaw & Moisture Risk
Exhibit W – Oversight Collapse Summary
Exhibit X – 120+ Videos Documenting Suppression & Retaliation
Sincerely, Shawn Martin, MBA Whistleblower | Elected Board Member Omega Villas Condominium Association
