{"id":606,"date":"2025-07-27T23:47:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T23:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/home\/?page_id=606"},"modified":"2025-10-24T05:06:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T05:06:40","slug":"dbpr-complaint-filed-2024-systemic-hoa-misconduct-and-city-fines-exposed","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/home\/dbpr-complaint-filed-2024-systemic-hoa-misconduct-and-city-fines-exposed\/","title":{"rendered":"DBPR Keystone Complaint \u2013 2024 DBPR Filing Concerning Omega Villas Governance and Regulatory Oversight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Last Updated<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-10-24T05:06:40+00:00\">October 24, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This filing, submitted to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) in <strong>April 2024<\/strong>, consolidated evidence and historical documentation regarding governance, construction oversight, and regulatory communications at <strong>Omega Villas Condominium Association<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The materials highlighted previously undisclosed City fines referenced in the <strong>October 2023<\/strong> Board Meeting video, questions surrounding contractor licensing dating back to 2007, and continuing disputes between residents and Association leadership. (For additional information on the history of these fines, review <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/home\/exhibit-v-citation-and-enforcement-history-2007-2025\/\">Exhibit V<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/home\/exhibit-l-government-correspondence-timeline-systemic-oversight-breakdown-overview\/\">Exhibit L<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Correspondence included with the filing outlines <strong>possible gaps in local and state regulatory enforcement<\/strong> as well as resident concerns about transparency, financial accountability, and retaliation. These conditions, if left unresolved, could continue to generate financial exposure for the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This archive provides a historical foundation for subsequent exhibits and communications, helping residents, oversight agencies, and financial institutions understand the evolution of these issues and encouraging formal review by appropriate authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This archive exists to help residents, oversight agencies, and financial institutions understand the scope of the harm and push for state or federal investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Formal Complaint Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Filed:<\/strong> April 11, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complainant:<\/strong> Shawn Martin, MBA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Target:<\/strong> 2023\u20132024 Omega Villas Condominium Board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Allegations:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nondisclosure of City liens and fines until late 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alleged retaliatory actions against a whistleblower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of contractors whose licensing status was questioned by residents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions regarding use of Association funds and scope management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible non-compliance with Florida Condominium statutes and due-process procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2024022587-Filed.pdf\">View Full Complaint (Excerpt)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exhibit Archive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each exhibit listed below was submitted in support of the 2024 DBPR complaint. Direct links to each document, video, or supporting file can be embedded here as appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exhibit 1: Connecting All the Dots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An index summary explaining the entire body of evidence submitted with the complaint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exhibit 1A<\/strong> \u2013 Overview of Florida Condominium law references and financial trends from \u2248 $500K to $1.3 M annual income. <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Exhibit-1A.pdf\">Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibit 1B<\/strong> \u2013 Board meeting video footage with summaries of each video. <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Exhibit-1B.pdf\">Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibit 1C<\/strong> \u2013 Historical documents (2008\u20132009) on contractor licensing and permitting issues. <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Exhibit-1C_Redacted3.pdf\">Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibit 1D<\/strong> \u2013 Financial documents showing roof repair spending that failed to correct the damage. <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Exhibit-1D.pdf\">Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibit 1E<\/strong> \u2013 Evidence packets sent to owners in 2023 detailing years of mismanagement and WhatsApp group interference by Board officers. <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Exhibit-1E.pdf\">Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibit 1F<\/strong> \u2013 Ongoing issues with Austro Construction and coercion involving window replacements. <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Exhibit-1F-v2.pdf\">Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibit 1G<\/strong> \u2013 Notices and communications to law enforcement and regulatory agencies from 2023 to 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Exhibit-1G.pdf\">Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibit 1H<\/strong> \u2013 Accounting Firm (Juda Eskew) and Board attempts to undermine whistleblower actions, including a misinformation letter mailed to owners. <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Exhibit-1H.pdf\">Link<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exhibit 2: 2007 Legal Correspondence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Attorney letters discussing contractor licensing issues (Gould Roofing) and remedial actions proposed at that time. <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Exhibit-2.pdf\">Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exhibit 3: City of Plantation Citations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Code-enforcement records from 2007 \u2013 2024, including payment documentation. <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Phases-1-4-Building-Code-Enforcement-History-to-2024.pdf\">Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exhibit 4: Fine Breakdown Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Comparative summary of daily fines by community phase. Phase 2 estimated at \u2248 $1.1 \u2013 $1.7 million of \u2248 $2.1 million total. <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/home\/exhibit-v-citation-and-enforcement-history-2007-2025\/\">Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exhibit 5: State Attorney Engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Records of communication with the Broward County State Attorney\u2019s Office regarding the history of roof damage, retaliation, and recommendations to file a police report for potential financial crimes. <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Exhibit-5-v2.pdf\">Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exhibit 6: Discovery of Active Liens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Records indicating City liens identified in 2022 and subsequently discussed in the October 2023 meeting. <a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Exhibit-6.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Exhibit-6.pdf\">Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whistleblower Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI filed this complaint because the pattern of deception, retaliation, and financial misconduct has gone unchecked for over 15 years. The failure to address known code violations and unlicensed work has endangered owners financially and structurally. The time for transparency and accountability is long overdue.\u201d<br>\u2014 Shawn Martin, MBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=88&amp;action=edit\">Exhibit V \u2013 Citation and Enforcement History (2007\u20132025)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hoajusticenow.com\/home\/exhibit-l-government-correspondence-timeline-systemic-oversight-breakdown-overview\/\">Exhibit L \u2013 Government Correspondence Timeline &amp; Systemic Oversight Breakdown Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated Summary This filing, submitted to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) in April 2024, consolidated evidence and historical documentation regarding governance, construction oversight, and regulatory communications at Omega Villas Condominium Association. 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