Florida Homeowners Association Terror

I don’t know when we got a property management company in addition to our Homeowners Association. I probably don’t know this because, as I have mentioned, I have only attended one or two HOA meetings. When I moved here, we had an HOA with some members, including a president, with all members being residents of the neighborhood. That was it. And that was all.

After consulting an attorney and based on my loose understand of why we may have this property management group, it is to have some random ass muthafucka, who is running their own business, in charge of shit so the HOA can lay blame on someone else when shit hits the fan. I could be wrong. But how I came to this conclusion is when I asked a someone to check into the lien placed on my house, I was informed that “the HOA had nothing to do with that”. Um, yes the fuck they did, per the attorney…unless the HOA is admitting that the property management company (person) is going rogue. And if that is the case, what u gon’ do?

I live in a working class neighborhood that is racially, ethnically, and culturally mixed. And I am of the belief that everyone is doing what they can, at any given moment, with whatever resources are in effect for them at the time. I am never aware of any beef going on or even any tragedies until another neighbor tells me. I don’t come home with a penchant for wanting to punish my neighbors for what their property looks like because it doesn’t affect me. I’m trying to do me.

What I don’t know is what other people are really trying to do, and that includes the HOA and the property management company. When I say HOA, I am referring to the HOA and property management in one. And I will continue to do so until they distinguish themselves from one another. Let’s take this December 2025 email as an example of their united front of all fronts (I have put some of their words in bold for emphasis.):

Vista Palms – Moving Forward Together: Respect, Transparency, and New Meeting

Dear Community, Esteemed Residents of Vista Palms,

We want to address the recent back-and-forth we’ve been hearing. With respect, it is disappointing to see adults behave this way over an election. Politics can bring out the worst in people, but we are neighbors and people first. This is our shared home—let’s band together, not tear each other apart. Please remember: we all live here together, and we should not treat each other with ugliness.

Unfortunately, our president could not attend the last meeting in person due to illness, though was connected by phone with our vice president, secretary, and property management. Based on what we heard and the feedback we’ve received from residents and other sources, the meeting turned into a circus. We’ve also been told that management behaved disrespectfully. Please be assured that this has already been addressed and will continue to be handled appropriately in future meetings.

That said, property management’s behavior does not excuse us, as individuals, from being respectful. Each of us must be accountable for our actions. We are adults, and even when tested, we must rise above negativity.

We are awaiting feedback from our attorneys regarding our proxy. Regardless of the outcome, we will hold quarterly meetings. Going forward, we will have separate budget meetings and separate election meetings, as guided by legal counsel and Florida’s Sunshine Laws. Legal representation will be present at meetings as needed to ensure questions and concerns are addressed according to the law—not by individual opinions of board members or management. Proxy counts and sign-ins will be completed within the first 10 minutes of the meeting. If quorum is not reached within that time, the election cannot be held and that meeting will end. Budget meetings will proceed separately.

Takebacks from the last meeting:  The board has heard your concerns regarding budget line items. Despite the chaos, we were listening. We understand that you work hard for your money and want clarity about how it is being used. We have already partnered with our vendors to see what clarity we can provide regarding specifications. While not required, we believe it is important to show where funds are being allocated. For our next budget meeting, we will work with vendors and property management to explore ways to generally itemize costs and provide a clearer picture of how HOA dollars are being spent. This is a step toward greater transparency and accountability, and we appreciate you raising these concerns.

Our meetings will be listed on the calendar quarterly, scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of each corresponding month at 7:00 p.m. EST Elections will be held at the end of the year, on December 10 at 7:00 p.m., with notifications going out well in advance starting in October or November. These will be listed on our community page.

• Q2: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 • Q3: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 • Q4: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

https://www.vistapalmslife.com/ Budget meetings and follow-up question meetings will also be held quarterly as needed.

Additionally, all meetings will have security present to avoid any potential escalations. Any misconduct, whether physical or verbal, will result in removal from the meeting. We will not tolerate such behavior. Meetings will be respectful and orderly. Any altercation that becomes physical will be considered assault and may lead to criminal charges

We will introduce a microphone system so everyone can hear clearly. The HOA will invest in this improvement, and meeting notes will be posted on the website. We are here to work together as one association. The board is not above nor below the community—we are one. Property management is here to help manage, not divide.

Our next meeting will be February 10 2026 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will discuss the outcome of the December 10, 2025 elections. An attorney will be present to answer legal questions, and board members will address concerns. We look forward to seeing you there. Regardless of election outcomes, we’re here to work together and address your concerns. While we’ve had some hiccups, our community is being run very well. Costs are low for the amenities we receive, and there are many benefits and beautiful aspects of Vista Palms. Please do your research and compare with other communities and HOAs before forming assumptions about how the association is run. You may not agree with 100% of decisions, but funds are being allocated responsibly, and we are listening—we’ll keep improving, respectfully, one step at a time.

If changes are needed due to unforeseen circumstances, we will notify everyone as early as possible. Future elections and quorum counts will occur within the first 10 minutes of meetings. All meetings will be organized and conducted in an orderly manner by us or designated participants.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting, where we can continue collaborating to strengthen and celebrate our beautiful community. If you have any questions or concerns, please remember that we are always available, and you can reach us through the proper channels within the community, along with property management for additional support.

Best regards, Your Board Members and President Alma ,Raul and Lily 

Community Website: www.mygreencondo.net/vistapalms

Roger L Kessler LCAM Property Manager E: Rkessler@UniquePropertyServices.com P: 813-879-1139 ext 106 P: 813-879-1039

Does this sound like something you would want to come home to? Is this a part of your castle? Who are these people called the HOA?