Condo Managers’ License Revoked Following Years of Complaints

Owners of Several South Florida Communities Unite Against Abusive Property Manager

People living in several South Florida condo communities say they have been fighting for years to take back control of where they live. All telling NBC6 their property manager, hired by their boards, has been abusing his power and their money.

Months of Mismanagement

It’s an issue that the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office says is “under review” and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) recently took action against the manager for his conduct at another community. But some owners worry that’s not enough. They say despite paying monthly maintenance fees, bills are going unpaid, funds are unaccounted for, and not all amenities are available.

Stories of Abuse and Neglect

Residents from three different communities in both Miami-Dade and Broward say they share the same property management company, BDM Property Management, and the same property manager, a man named Michael Curtis.

Water Bills Unpaid, Pools Shut Down

Shelisa Anderson, an owner at the Windmill Lakes condo in Pembroke Pines, told NBC6, “Water bills are not being paid. I don’t understand how we still have water in this building.”

Manny Ferreira, who owns a property at the Three Horizons condo in North Miami, shared a similar concern. ” $211,000 of water bill,” he said. “I don’t understand how we still have water in this building.”

Pool Maintenance Neglected

The pool’s been shut down for I think a little over two years now,” Anderson added.

Zephyr-Like Silence from State Agency

NBC6 Investigates reached out to the DBPR repeatedly asking about Curtis’ involvement with a new company despite his license being revoked. No one from the agency has acknowledged our request or responded to questions about Curtis or BDM.

A New Company, Same Problems

State records show since last year, Michael Curtis has been listed as the registered agent for another management company, All Florida Rental Management. The address for that business is the same address as BDM Property Management.

A Cease-and-Desist Order

Just days after Curtis’ license was revoked, owners in several communities say they received the same letter, supposedly from their respective boards, saying BDM is licensed and appealing the “fraudulent” case against them. It goes on to say Curtis is “actively suing every person who distributed false information about him…we advise the residents to refrain from putting yourselves in the same situation.”

A Call to Action

“Everybody’s still scared they don’t know which way to turn,” Anderson said. “Everybody’s just trying to figure out what we can do next. That’s why we need help.”

CONCLUSION

The stories of the residents of these condos are a testament to the power of collective action and the importance of holding institutions accountable for their actions. It is clear that the actions of Michael Curtis and BDM Property Management have caused significant harm to the residents of these communities. It is our hope that the state agency will take concrete steps to address this issue and ensure that the rights of these residents are protected.

FAQs

Q: What is the current status of Michael Curtis’ license?

A: According to the DBPR, Michael Curtis’ license was revoked in September for his conduct at another community, the Fairways of Sunrise.

Q: What is the next step for the residents of these communities?

A: The residents of these communities are waiting for the DBPR to take further action against Michael Curtis and BDM Property Management. They also hope to hold their boards of directors accountable for their role in this situation.

Q: Can the residents of these communities trust the new management company, All Florida Rental Management?

A: The residents of these communities are skeptical about the new management company, All Florida Rental Management, and want to know how it will be affected by the revocation of Michael Curtis’ license. They also want to know what measures will be taken to ensure that their rights and interests are protected.