Blog tagged as Financial

The case of the 'Master HOA's' phantom CAM costing us $33k
Evidentally we paid our Master HOA $33k for 4 months of a contractural CAM when there was none in 2024-2025. And so far, no refund to homeowners...
Medley Members
05/13/2026 10:02 PM
Pool Accessibility Accommodation
How can we better accomodate disabled swimmers without breaking the bank?
Medley Members
05/13/2026 10:02 PM
How many homeowners control Medley's $2 million budget?
We are fortunate that many homeowners volunteer to participate in the vital roles at medley. But is power concentrated among a few? Perhaps others could run for open seats in 2026.
Medley Members
05/09/2026 02:45 AM
The Saga of the White Lanai Roofs
Let's find a way to grandfather the existing roofs and move on -- saving both homeowners' money and goodwill.
Medley Members
04/12/2026 05:20 AM
Hindsight is 20/20 - Medley's $170K Special Assessment
We were urged to approve a $170K Special Assessmen in Jan. 2025. Let's see how it was spent.
Medley Members
04/12/2026 05:20 AM
The 2025 "Collections Policy" adds $60 in 'admin fees'
Explore the 2025 Collections Policy and its apparent conflict with our Declaration 17.18.
Medley Members
03/20/2026 07:41 PM
Who exactly pays for the Lagoon Shore gatehouse?
Spoiler Alert: We Homeowners pay 90% and the for-Profit Lagoon pays only 10% -- but Medley has our own gates. Huh?
Medley Members
02/01/2026 06:50 PM
Southshore Bay HOA -  Transparency is sort of improving in 2026
One public board or membership meeting in 2 plus years is an improvement, kind of. Where are the Audited financials?
Medley Members
02/01/2026 06:50 PM
Clubhouse ownership - freedom or money pit?
Medley's HOA budget QUADRUPLED this year -- from just under $500k to over $2 Million -- were Captial Reserve funds borrowed to cover undisclosed Club Operating losses?
Medley Members
01/09/2026 10:59 AM
Know your rights with Limited & General proxy forms
Understand Limited vs General Proxies so you don't accidentally surrender your voting rights.
Medley Members
12/30/2025 10:59 AM
Florida DOGE and Property Tax reform
Opened your property tax bill yet?
Medley Members
12/06/2025 04:50 PM
The DIY audit continues despite roadblocks
We homeowners can only provide oversight when we have the same information that HOA governance has.
Medley Members
10/01/2025 09:59 AM
Protect your rights if using proxy forms.
​The big risk to widespread proxy voting is that a quorum could be determined prior to the meeting which prevents all homeowner questions and discussion. And a GENERAL Proxy is like surrendering your vote.
Medley Members
10/01/2025 09:59 AM
 $170K Special Assessment -  DIY Audit
​Let's Audit how the allocated funds were spent with homeowners DIY 'crowdsourced' research. It's easy together!
Medley Members
09/11/2025 03:18 AM
Which Club Plan Disclosure addendum did you receive? 
Did you receive the Medley Club Plan when with your P&S documents when purchasing your home? Why was it never posted on ICONs official HOA website?
Medley Members
03/16/2025 02:27 PM