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  • 🛑 NOTICE OF NON-CONSENT

    Omega Villas Condominium Association

    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 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.

    This page will be updated as regulatory, financial, or legal developments occur.

  • 🚨 Watchdog #7 Supplemental – Unauthorized Scope, $2M Fines, DBPR Election Failures & Live Meeting Videos Posted: July 2025

    Posted: July 2025

    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:

    Phase2025 Balance2026 Projection2027 ProjectionAnnualized 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.


    🏛️ DBPR Oversight Failure & Election Legitimacy Issues

    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.


    📎 Supporting Materials

    Hollander Letter & NOA Attachment (PDF)
    Glantz Law Letter & your documented legal submission (PDF)
    • Exhibits T & T2 (scope deviations & contract gaps)
    Contractor emails through July 1 refusing further work approvals
    DBPR oversight correspondence on the March 2025 election
    Exhibit V – Citation History
    Exhibit AA3 – Foreclosure Pattern
    Exhibit L – DBPR & State Failures


    🔥 Bottom Line

    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.

  • 🚨 Watchdog Email #7 – Omega Villas: Chase Oversight, Unauthorized Scope Fallout & $2M Fines

    Posted: July 2025

    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:

  • 🚨 Watchdog Email #6 – Vendor Push Campaign & Bank Silence (June 18–20)

    📅 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.


    📎 Related Documents & Exhibits:


    📢 What’s Next?

    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

  • 🚨 Watchdog Email #5 Sent: Legal Review, Oversight Failures, and a New Recovery Path for Omega Villas

    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.

    🔗 Links to Key Materials:


    📣 What’s Next:

    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

  • 🧩 Watchdog Email #4 – Supplemental Insight: Alleged Vendor–Legal Shielding Pattern

    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

  • 📌 Supplement to Watchdog Email #4: Retrofitted Flange System – New Evidence Emerges

    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

  • 🚨 Watchdog Update #3 – HOA Retaliation, Foreclosure Abuse & Window Replacement Scheme – State Inaction Enabling Ongoing Harm at Omega Villas

    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

    🔗 www.hoajusticenow.com

  • 🚨 Watchdog Update #2 – Oversight Failure, Land Conflict, and Escalation Summary

    Posted: May 10-11, 2025
    By: Shawn Martin, MBA
    Whistleblower | Elected Board Member
    www.hoajusticenow.com


    As of May 2025, the Omega Villas case has escalated from localized HOA dysfunction to a statewide regulatory failure involving over 15 complaints, decades of warning signs, and rising concern that a strategic land acquisition scheme may be underway.


    📍 Summary of Allegations and Escalations

    Subject: Florida HOA Crisis Escalates – 120+ Videos, 15-Year Oversight Failure, Possible Land Grab
    Distributed To: DBPR • DOJ • State Attorney’s Office • City of Plantation • Investigative Media • Federal Oversight Units


    💣 Key Themes Emerging from the Investigation:

    • Over 15 regulatory complaints filed between 2023–2025 (See: Exhibit L)
    • Weaponization of off-duty law enforcement to suppress homeowner dissent (Exhibit U)
    • Retaliatory legal threats caught on video by Board President Patty (linked below)
    • Electrical permit irregularities dating back to 2008 (Exhibit S-3)
    • Unlicensed contractor history and phase-specific enforcement (Exhibit V)
    • Whistleblower retaliation and RICO pattern analysis (Exhibits AA & AA2)
    • 120+ publicly posted videos documenting financial, legal, and construction misconduct (Exhibit X)

    🧱 Construction Crisis Deepens – Drainage & Siding Defect

    A new defect uncovered in Exhibit T2 shows water being trapped behind newly installed Hardie siding due to unpermitted horizontal furring strips. The flaw has not been addressed, and it could lead to:

    • Mold, rot, and interior water damage
    • Siding failure and structural compromise
    • Long-term financial liability for owners and lenders

    📎 Download Exhibit T2 – Drainage Design Flaw Summary (PDF)


    🎥 Retaliation Captured on Video (March 2025)

    “You gotta be careful, sir… because when this is all said and done, just be careful what’s coming.”
    — Patty, Board President
    📺 Watch the Retaliation Clip (YouTube)

    This footage supports long-standing allegations of legal intimidation and SLAPP-style tactics targeting whistleblowers.


    📈 Estimated Land Value – $12M to $22.5M

    Omega Villas sits on 10–15 acres of high-value land near the Turnpike. With city fines exceeding $993K and aggressive enforcement targeting Phase 2 homeowners, questions are now being raised about whether the chaos and selective pressure are part of a deliberate strategy to devalue and flip the land.


    📎 Attachments Included in the Original Email:

    1. Exhibit L – Government Correspondence Timeline (2007–2025)
    2. Exhibit W – Oversight Collapse Summary
    3. Exhibit S-3 – Electrical Scope Deviation (2008 Citation)
    4. Exhibit V – Citation & Enforcement Matrix (2007–2025)
    5. Exhibit U – Law Enforcement Misuse
    6. Exhibit X – Public Video Archive
    7. Exhibit AA – Potential RICO Violations
    8. Exhibit AA2 – Legal Pattern Validation
    9. Comparative Fraud Matrix – Omega vs. Edgewater, Hammocks, Ocean Club

    📢 Request to Oversight Officials:

    We are formally requesting immediate review and response from:

    • DBPR leadership
    • Internal Affairs divisions
    • State Attorney’s Office
    • DOJ and FBI oversight units

    Your continued silence will only strengthen public perception that this is not incompetence — it’s shielding.

    Posted by:
    Shawn Martin, MBA
    Whistleblower | Elected Board Member
    www.hoajusticenow.com

  • 🚨 Watchdog Update #4 – DOJ Escalations & Systemic Oversight Breakdown

    Posted: May 2025
    By: Shawn Martin, MBA
    Whistleblower | Elected Board Member
    www.hoajusticenow.com


    The crisis at Omega Villas Condominium Association has reached a national level, with DOJ involvement, major lender action, and the exposure of years of state and city-level failures. This update outlines the latest milestones in our accountability efforts.


    📄 Exhibit L – Government Correspondence Timeline (2007–2025)

    A comprehensive new timeline is now live, documenting over 15 formal complaints filed with the DBPR, the Florida Bar, and local agencies—many of which were closed or ignored. These include allegations of financial mismanagement, retaliatory legal actions, and unauthorized construction.

    🔗 View the Exhibit L Timeline


    🧾 Legal Representation – Glantz Law (Limited Engagement)

    I have engaged Glantz Law for preliminary representation. An initial version of their legal letter is expected and may be included in a future update.


    🏛 Federal Escalation – DOJ & Lender Case Confirmations

    Two major lending institutions have now:

    • Opened internal investigations related to Omega Villas
    • Acknowledged DOJ contacts were looped into their communications

    These actions signal a sharp escalation. Unlike state regulators, these stakeholders prioritize risk, compliance, and fraud exposure—not local politics.


    🔮 What Comes Next

    • Continued DOJ and lender-led escalation
    • More watchdog releases in the coming weeks
    • Expansion of public and legal accountability frameworks

    📢 Final Word

    The pattern of misconduct at Omega Villas is no longer an isolated concern — it is now part of a documented, federally-aware case. We are moving into the phase where silence becomes complicity.


    Shawn Martin, MBA
    Whistleblower | Elected Board Member
    www.hoajusticenow.com

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