Video Courtesy of Local 10 News
By Bob
Norman
Published
May 23, 2015
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Local 10 investigator Bob Norman has uncovered
numerous cases of rampant mismanagement in homeowners associations
across South Florida. One family-run management company stands out when
it comes to complaints and alleged crimes, in fact, one former state
senator has dubbed them the "condo crime family."
They call it "River City", but this run-down community's real name is
Miramar Gardens. No wonder: The drains are clogged and broken and
resident Maria Mendes says that this is just the beginning of the
problems. Many blame the homeowners' association management company
which collects fees every month. This management company, named
Timberlake, is a family affair: Bob Dugger his wife Rachel and daughter
Rachel Padilla. But former State representative Julio Robaina has a
different name for them. He calls them the "Condo Crime Family". Julio
Robaina chaired a committee on condo abuses until 2010 and one name
always came up during the investigations: Timberlake and the name of the
Dugger family. A list of complaints made to the state is going on and on
and on. More than 30 cases during the last 18 years reveal failure to
reveal financial information, violations of election rules, stealing
money, making fraudulent representations -- you name it! Some were
dismissed,, others lead to fines and suspensions. Bob Dugger didn't want
to speak with Bob Norman, but he has retained his license despite all
these controversies.
Miramar Garden residents wish the state would have done more. A resident
stated that Bob Dugger kicked him off the association board when he
began asking questions about Timberlake's spending. Much of the fault
can be blamed on the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
The Department has plainly failed to take the necessary action to stop
these illegal actions.
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