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Welcome to the Hills of Inverrary Community News Blog!

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🏡 Welcome to Our New Community News Blog and Resource Website! We’re thrilled to launch this new digital space for the Hills of Inverrary community—a place where staying informed, engaged, and connected is just a click away. Whether you’re looking for the latest updates, want to explore upcoming events, or need access to important documents, this site is built with you in mind. We’ll be sharing news, resources, and opportunities to get involved—plus helpful posts on topics that matter most to our residents. You’ll also find: A Community Resources page packed with contact info, documents, and helpful links A Blog section (right here!) where we’ll post stories, announcements, and spotlights on our neighbors And soon, more interactive features based on your feedback We invite you to bookmark the page, subscribe for updates, and become part of the ongoing conversation that makes Inverrary such a special place to call home. Thanks for being here—let’s grow this community, together. Note:...
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🚨 Sewer Lines & Self-Dealing: When Board Members Treat Your Condo Like Their Personal Kingdom

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Welcome to the Hills of Inverrary, where infrastructure is crumbling—unless, of course, you're a board member with a pet project and a plumbing problem. While residents beg for basic repairs, certain board members seem to be living in a taxpayer-funded fantasyland, complete with custom landscaping, driveway dividers, and hush-hush sewer fixes. Let’s break this down.

🧱 The Rotten Railroad Ties of Favoritism

  • A board president allegedly had her sewer line repaired—on the association’s dime—while telling a fellow resident with chronic backups, “We’re not replacing sewer lines until we can do a special assessment.”
  • A board president also got new landscaping stones, including creosote railroad ties, which are not only banned in many communities but also flagged by the EPA for their carcinogenic properties.
  • Another board member reportedly installed a driveway divider to block neighbor parking. Not a community-wide initiative—just a personal vendetta with concrete.

Meanwhile, a non-board resident has been pleading for sewer relief for four years, especially during holidays when her home turns into a biohazard zone. Her reward? A shrug and a lecture about aging infrastructure.

⚖️ Is This Legal? Florida Says: Not So Fast

Under Florida law, condo board members have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of all unit owners, not just themselves. That means:

  • No self-dealing or preferential treatment.
  • No unauthorized use of association funds for personal benefit.
  • No conflicts of interest without full disclosure.

Violating these duties can lead to personal liability, lawsuits, and even punitive damages. So yes—if these allegations are true, this could absolutely qualify as self-dealing, and it’s time to shine a spotlight.

🔥 Recommendation: Demand Radical Transparency

Let’s make it simple. If you're a board member and you use association funds, labor, or influence to fix, upgrade, or alter anything near your unit, you should be required to:

  • Disclose it publicly on the community website.
  • Include cost, scope, justification, and who approved it.
  • Allow resident comment and review before work begins.

Let’s call it the “Sunshine Maintenance Rule.” If you’re proud of your project, you won’t mind a little sunlight. If you’re not—well, maybe it shouldn’t be happening.

🧨 Final Thought: If It Smells Like a Sewer Line…

It probably is. And if it’s only getting fixed for insiders, it’s time to flush out the favoritism. Residents deserve transparency, fairness, and infrastructure that works for everyone—not just the chosen few.

“The Hills of Inverrary News Blog – Where Facts Live and Spin Stops.”


"And Ye Shall Know the Truth and The Truth Shall Make You Free" - John 8:32


Location: Lauderhill, FL, USA

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