Recent court filings allege that the Board dismissed former property manager Erich Leyva in retaliation for City of Miami violation notices related to short-term rentals. This allegation is false and contradicted by the documented record.
 

The Facts

• Formal Removal Request Pre-Dates City Action
  On December 12, 2024—three days before the City of Miami issued violation notices—Board Vice President Geoff Bain sent a formal written request to management seeking Mr. Leyva’s removal as property manager. This request cited:

  • Major errors in the proposed budget that required costly corrections and delayed the financial process.

  • Repeated issues with work ethic, including arriving late, leaving early, and multiple owner complaints.

  • Withholding critical information from Board members, undermining transparency and effective governance.

  • Employee's concerns of professionalism
     

Why This Matters

The documented timeline makes clear that Mr. Leyva’s termination was based solely on his incompetence, mismanagement, and lack of professionalism, not on City violation notices as no city violations at that time existed. To suggest otherwise misleads residents and the public.

Our Commitment

The Board remains committed to honest, transparent governance and to protecting the safety, property values, and residential character of our community. False allegations may serve a litigation strategy, but the truth is simple:
 

Mr. Leyva was removed for poor performance—not to shield short-term rentals.