Homeowners deserve a second legal opinion, but how?
- In 2025, Medley spent over $125k on legal fees -- but were our outcomes worth it?
- Read this blog post for more information.
- Since the turnover, our HOA has added a dozen new policies... but are they lawful?
- An initial analysis shows at least two policies appear to be legally unenforcible (i.e. a waste of time and money)
- Another policy conflicts with our governing documents. (See blog post.)
- Yet another policy specified that records requests be sent via USPS return receipt (but several were never signed for, preventing delivery.)
- Now let's consider whether our vendors' contracts comply with all state and federal statutes.
- A major contract evidently violates Florida Consumer Debt Collection practices, exposing our HOA to significant fines and penalties.
- The last straw was discovering inaccurate official reports were filed (twice!) with the Florida Secretary of State's Division of Corporations.
- The latest 2026 Annual Report falsely claims that Medley has only 3 directors instead of the actual 5, and lists an obsolete PO Box mailing address. WTH?! (Filing false reports is a class 3 felony.)
Only about 10% of medical patients get a second opinion, yet of those who do, nearly half have a life-changing benefit.
Second Opinions are also beneficial for home remodeling projects, financial advisors ... and lawyers!
If you read Medley's law firm's contract (hastily signed during the 2024 turnover election debacle), nobody except our HOA President is allowed to contact them. Yet undisclosed committee members appear to be generating legal fees on our behalf!
We homeowners deserve a qualified legal audit of Medley's policies, contracts and compliance.
Fortunately, an Ad Hoc group of homeowners has engaged an independent HOA lawfirm - Block & Scarpa. That firm does not have conflicts of interest with Lennar, our key vendors or CAMs and they ONLY represent the HOAs/members. (One of Medley's current lawfirms required a conflict of interest waiver to represent us.)
Please contribute to the Medley homeowners' Legal Audit Fund (not affiliated with the Recall initiative)
Contribute any amount you choose.
All funds go directly to the independent attorney's account for the Medley Homeowners Ad Hoc group.
How to help:
1. Scan the QR code below, or go to this webpage, which both navigate directly to the Medley Homeowners Ad Hoc group account.
2. When the form appears, TYPE OVER THE BALANCE AMOUNT that initally appears to ENTER YOUR one-time payment and enter your email address. Type "Medley Ad Hoc" for Client Name if needed. (Note: contributions made by credit card have a 3% surcharge, there is none for ACH.)
3. You will receive an emailed Receipt for your donation (not tax deductible though.)
4. THANK YOU!! Now share this post or the QR code / link with your neighbors.
Legal disclaimer: MedleyMembers.net is hosting this guest blog post as a community service to Medley's membership.
We are Audit Fund contributors just like you. 😄
