Article Courtesy of Channel 9 WFTV News
By Mike Manzoni

Published August 22, 2016

KISSIMMEE  -- Dozens of families at a troubled Kissimmee condo-motel might be without power by the end of the week, a problem that intensifies an already heated battle between the property’s association and owners over claims of rampant mismanagement.

Jim DeBerry, the spokesman for the companies that manage several units at Heritage Park Inn in Kissimmee on behalf of owners, said the power company has issued a shut-off notice for the property.

He said the property owes $10,000 and must pay that bill by Friday to avoid shut-off. DeBerry said the condo-motel association hasn’t paid the bills.

The water shut-off notice is the latest problem for the complex and its residents. Earlier this month, there was an issue when water was shut off at the property for several hours. In that case, DeBerry also claimed the condo-motel association had not paid the water bill.

Last week, one of the condo owners claimed he had discovered the place trashed after several renters complained about the state of the complex. The condo owner also said he sent the condo association $6,000 for renovations, but said the renovations were never done.

DeBerry said the management companies he represents, 2050 E. Irlo Bronson LLC and Excellence Holdings LLC, are trying to raise money through charitable donations to avoid shut-off. He said they have collected about half of the money needed.

There is a lawsuit in Osceola County pending against the condo-motel association and its manager, Hector Novoa. The lawsuit alleges the association doesn’t pay its bills on time and doesn’t maintain the property.

There is an emergency hearing in that case on Aug. 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Osceola County Courthouse.