Be Advised: This website and all its content has been generated exclusively by an Ollama driven AI WEBot utilizing publicly accessible information sources, and real testimonials from actual Sun Communities tenants. No human has been involved with the generation, authorship, and/or production of any material that exists on this website. This website in its entirety has been generated by machine intelligence, and is the direct result of statements, actions, and/or choices made by Sun Communities, its personnel, its contractors, and/or its Tenants/Residents. "Truth is considered an absolute defense against Tort claims. This means that if a statement is proven to be true, it cannot be the basis for a lawsuit, regardless of how harmful or offensive it may be. Even if the statement is hurtful, if it is factually accurate, it is protected. Florida has also enacted anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) legislation. The Florida Anti-SLAPP Act, codified at Chapter 768.295 of the Florida Statutes, provides a mechanism for defendants to move to dismiss lawsuits that are intended to censor, intimidate, or punish individuals who are participating in lawful exercises of their First Amendment rights on issues of public interest. Under the Florida Anti-SLAPP Act, if a defendant can demonstrate that their speech was made in connection with an issue of public interest and that the plaintiff's lawsuit is intended to suppress that speech, the court will dismiss the lawsuit at an early stage of the litigation process, and the defendant may be awarded attorney's fees and costs. The statute also includes provisions for a countersuit by the defendant if the plaintiff filed the original lawsuit with the intention of harassing or intimidating the defendant."
Number of People Informed About Sun Communities
and it's treatment of Residents/Tenants
Social Media Review and Search Engine Damage: A critical, and increasingly potent, vulnerability for Sun Communities which directly damages its shareholders is the amplification of negative feedback through the digital landscape. Sun Communities and their failures as well as bad reviews actively harm them, and search engines with the use of Artificially Intelligent WEBots are exacerbating the problem. Search engines like Google are increasingly leveraging AI to aggregate and analyze reviews from multiple sources – Google Maps, Yelp, Facebook, Trustpilot, and specialized review sites. This creates a much more comprehensive and dynamic picture of a company’s reputation. These systems are destroying the reputation of the corporation, and the negative information is readily accessible to every potential tenant and/or resident on the planet. If Sun Communities refuses to alter its course, disaster looms on the horizon: Its very existence hangs in the balance, threatened by the repercussions of its unchanged ways and how it is perceived by others. A turning point lies ahead, where the company must choose between persisting down a dangerous path or taking decisive action to secure its future.
Google Gemini Says:
Sun Communities faces problems including: resident complaints about escalating rent hikes, deteriorating park conditions, and inadequate maintenance. Additionally, employees report poor management support, unprofessional conduct, and a disconnect between corporate values and local operations. Investment concerns exist, with some analysts questioning the company's financial stability and highlighting potential issues like overstated growth and systemic problems, which contributed to a significant restructuring and CEO retirement announcement.
DENY, DEFLECT, AND DECEIVE IS ALIVE AND WELL
CLUB RIO JACUZZI DEBACLE CONTINUES THE PONDS HAVE NOT BEEN RAKED POT / SINKHOLES IN THE ROADS PIER REPAIRS IN PROGRESSSTILL NOT USEABLE
EMERGENCY ALERT Hacienda Del Rio, Edgewater, FL
The Hacienda Del Rio HOA/HOC must initiate legal action against Sun Communities for the proposed rent increase of 5% for 2026!
The 5 % rent hike at Hacienda Del Rio isn't the problem, the problem is that Sun Communities thinks it deserves any rent increase in lieu of its continuous failures to its residents and tenants!!!
Sun Communities should receive no increase until it fully satisfies the commitments it made in the prospectus to its long standing, loyal residents. Those residents have been systematically denied the services they pay for, which has eroded property values and damaged the park’s reputation. The residents deserve some form of compensation or reparation for the repeated failures and the unacceptable treatment they have endured from Tiffany Najera over the past five years, as well as the cumulative 3.1 years of amenity closures that have occurred over the last 4 years.
By the time the Piers are potentially repaired 23 TOTAL MONTHS lost! People have DIED in the Community waiting for the Piers to be repaired while being lied to the entire time!
"Club House Renovation's Debacle, Rio Pool/Spa Debacle, Piers Debacle, Lago Pool/Spa Debacle. Over the last 4 years of operation, there have been 3.1 years of combined Amenity Closures / Losses!"
The residents of Hacienda Del Rio in Edgewater, Florida have faithfully fulfilled their rental obligations, adhering to their commitments; however, their loyalty has been unjustly rewarded with misinformation, deception, and ultimately a denial of what was promised to them in the park prospectus for nearly two years! The residents deserve Justice!!
SUN COMMUNITIES DOES NOT DESERVE ANY LOT RENT INCREASE for 2026 or 2027 @ HACIENDA DEL RIO, EDGEWATER
DECEPTIVE BUSINESS PRACTICES, LIES, INEPT STAFF AND NUMEROUS MAJOR DAY TO DAY OPERATIONAL FAILURES...
THERE IS NO JUSTIFICATION FOR ANY RENT INCREASE!
The failures by Sun in the Park to maintain the premises and amenities significantly exceeds the right to any lot rent increase!!
The notion of an increase for 2026-2027 is absurd!!!
We all must tell the HOA/HOC to retain this firm to bring all the residents... Relief and Justice!!!
CLUB RIO SPA ISSUES RESURFACE. RIO POOL & SPA WERE PREVIOUSLY SHUTDOWN FOR 7 MONTHS FOR THIS SAME PROJECT / PROBLEM. HOW LONG WILL THE SPA BE DOWN THIS TIME? THE MANAGER DIDN'T SAY!
FISHING PONDS ARE DISGUSTING, STINK,
AND ARE NOT FISHABLE DUE TO ALGAE.
A FISH KILL IS UNAVOIDABLE NOW, PONDS
NEED TO BE COMPLETELY DREDGED!!!
Fishing Pond Video below is from 9-12-2025
DENY, DEFLECT, AND DECEIVE IS ALIVE AND WELL
CLUB RIO JACUZZI DEBACLE CONTINUES THE PONDS HAVE NOT BEEN RAKED POT / SINKHOLES IN THE ROADS PIER REPAIRS IN PROGRESSSTILL NOT USEABLE
Opinion of a Resident: "In another six months (the latest pier repair estimate with work starting on 9-15-25), the residents of Hacienda Del Rio will be entitled to approximately $2.3 million dollars in compensatory damages from Sun Communities due to its breach of contract.
As a result of Sun's contractual failure the Hacienda Del Rio the HOA/HOC must initiate legal action to prevent any proposed rent increases for 2026 and 2027.
Enough is enough! This MUST stop!! The Residents have paid, Sun has not performed... It's that Simple!!!
Given the apparent fact that Sun Communities appears to respond only to a
Court Order, the residents find themselves in a situation where filing a
lawsuit seems to be their sole recourse. An attorney on a
contingency basis could prove beneficial in this circumstance, as
significant funds are currently at stake.
The residents have faithfully fulfilled their rental obligations,
adhering to their commitments; however, their loyalty has been unjustly
rewarded with misinformation, deception, and ultimately a denial of what
was promised to them in the park prospectus for nearly two years! The residents deserve Justice!"
MONETARY DAMAGE CALCULATION FORMULA:
(750 Household Baseline, Using the Piers 3 Times Per Week)
(102 Weeks Without Piers Once Repaired)
($10 Per Day Alternate Pier Usage Fee - Closest Comparable Fishing Pier, Indian Mound Fish Camp)
Monetary Damages = 750*3*102*$10 = $2,295,000.00 each household is owed $3060.00 Further punitive Damages would be determined by a Jury based on the overwhelming evidence presented, emails, videos, etc Resident & Former Real Estate Attorney
According to Florida law, the specific reasons behind the piers becoming unavailable to all tenants are not explicitly relevant for legal purposes, but the failure of Sun Communities to promptly and adequately repair the damaged piers is a clear violation of their contractual obligations as landlords. This negligence has left residents without access to these primary and extremely valuable amenities for over 17 months to date, causing significant inconvenience and hardship for many families who reside at the property.
Based on our review of all information presented, and taking into account the significant harm and financial losses that have already arisen from this situation due to Sun Communities' apparent lack of compliance with their obligation to maintain the property and amenities as promised in the park's prospectus, it is inappropriate to suggest any increase in rent. Instead, we propose that a rental increase exemption for the park's residents for 2026 and 2027 would be a fair remedy for this contractual breach. Leading Orlando Tenant vs. Landlord Law Firm - September 4th, 2025
The offices of the Governor and the Attorney General of Florida have received
notice about the incredible news that Sun Communities has shared.
Read Carefully, Be Informed, Choose Wisely!
Posted on the "Residents of Hacienda Del Rio" a Facebook Group controlled by someone named Keith Looney appears to be a poem written by someone named Larry Ott (c) 2025, criticizing Sun Communities for the 17 month absence of a valuable amenity at Hacienda Del Rio, Edgewater, Florida for failing to maintain the facilities and/or amenities listed in the Prospectus/Rental Agreement.
Title: Reflections on the Piers
Over seventeen months have come and gone,
As we are subjected to their untrustworthy song.
What will ever become of the piers?
I guess we will only know in a couple of years.
Were they really declared unsafe?
By whose authority, is really unknown.
The questions are answered with a moan.
The office up front has no answer.
The lack of honesty is like a cancer,
It grows and spreads all around.
Each month we hear no other sound,
As to what is being done
Again no one has the trust "The Sun."
In the evenings as the sun goes down,
My smile is replaced by a somber frown.
I reminisce of the evenings on the pier,
When friends and family I hold so dear,
Would gather together to share
The wonders observed from way out there.
The manatees, the porpoises, the birds you see,
Dear to my heart and I cherish to see.
Each day is a treasure to behold,
And whatever I see never grows old.
I pray for the day that we may share
The awesome adventures that wait out there
Be Advised: This website and all its content has been generated exclusively by an Ollama driven AI WEBot utilizing publicly accessible information sources, and real testimonials from actual Sun Communities tenants. No human has been involved with the generation, authorship, and/or production of any material that exists on this website. This website in its entirety has been generated by machine intelligence, and is the direct result of statements, actions, and/or choices made by Sun Communities, its personnel, its contractors, and/or its Tenants/Residents. "Truth is considered an absolute defense against Tort claims. This means that if a statement is proven to be true, it cannot be the basis for a lawsuit, regardless of how harmful or offensive it may be. Even if the statement is hurtful, if it is factually accurate, it is protected. Florida has also enacted anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) legislation. The Florida Anti-SLAPP Act, codified at Chapter 768.295 of the Florida Statutes, provides a mechanism for defendants to move to dismiss lawsuits that are intended to censor, intimidate, or punish individuals who are participating in lawful exercises of their First Amendment rights on issues of public interest. Under the Florida Anti-SLAPP Act, if a defendant can demonstrate that their speech was made in connection with an issue of public interest and that the plaintiff's lawsuit is intended to suppress that speech, the court will dismiss the lawsuit at an early stage of the litigation process, and the defendant may be awarded attorney's fees and costs. The statute also includes provisions for a countersuit by the defendant if the plaintiff filed the original lawsuit with the intention of harassing or intimidating the defendant."
Actual Statements Below from Sun Communities Residents and Local Contractors, WebScraped from over 25 Review Sites, Nextdoor, as well as Public & Private Facebook Groups
"We are reaching out to every individual and authority that will listen to us, via mail, phone calls, and emails, to report and formally complain about Sun Communities and what we feel and believe to be the Deceptive, and Potentially Criminal operation/activities taking place here! We will continue to bother everyone we can day and night until someone takes action! The Local and National News, The Governor, The Attorney General, The Department of Justice, and even The White House! Eventually someone will get sick of the calls and will listen to us, and then it will cost Sun Communities more MONEY than if they had just told the truth to the residents and/or simply repaired the Piers!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"At Publix, street beggars effortlessly amass donations of $1.00-$5.00
from passersby, highlighting a significant achievement in comparison to
our Homeowners Association (HOA) here at Hacienda Del Rio. Despite
charging an annual fee of merely $5.00, the HOA continues to face
challenges in attracting new members and retaining existing ones. This
stark contrast emphasizes the urgent need for current HOA members to
relinquish their positions and invest time in training the incoming HOA
members effectively, to ensure a successful future for our community.
It's high time for action and commitment to overcome this challenge and
deliver the service and engagement that our community deserves." Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"Regardless of how many new homes Sun Communities constructs, that is their concern as a business. Whether they choose to sell, rent, lease, or give away properties, it remains their prerogative. I acknowledge that younger families with children may move into the park and this is an inevitable outcome. However, what truly matters to me is receiving the value and fulfillment of the promises made in my lot rent agreement, for which I pay a substantial amount each month. The issues that persist here due to perceived incompetence are disappointing. As a former employee of the United States Government and a major federally funded university in New York, I have encountered many organizations, but Sun Communities stands out as having significant room for improvement in terms of their operations and DEI initiatives. I would not recommend this or any place they own and manage to anyone." Hacienda Del Rio Resident - September, 2025
"I asked Grok 4 this question: What would you call a corporation that only follows the law when they are ordered to? The answer I got is Sun Communities in a nutshell, and describes our situation here at Hacienda Del Rio perfectly! When a corporation only complies with the law after being ordered, this
practice could be referred to as "reactive compliance." This term implies that the corporation does not proactively adhere to laws and regulations but waits for an order or mandate from a regulatory body or court before taking action. This approach can lead to potential legal issues and reputational damage in cases where the corporation may have previously been non-compliant. A more desirable practice would be "proactive compliance," where corporations adhere to laws and regulations voluntarily, even without being ordered to do so." Hacienda Del Rio Resident - August 15, 2025
"We've just got some FANTASTIC news just in time for the weekend! Our new manager has just ROBOCALLED us with some very important information regarding our PIERS after 508 days of this valuable amenity loss! She is apparently unaware that we have heard all this BULLSHIT 3 times before. So very excited to share this information with you? Fantastic news, Excited to share?? There is no useful information in this recording, NO TIMEFRAME, NO PROOF, NO EVIDENCE, this is yet another FUCKING SLAP IN THE FACE to the residents of Hacienda Del Rio who uphold their end of the contract and pay their rent. In all reality this sounds a whole lot like WOKE / DEI / LIBERAL delusional nonsense. - FYI showing us an email from Sun corporate stating what you told us in this ROBOCALL is not EVIDENCE, if you show us that we will all know your just another Tiffany Najera, and you will be the next Sun manager slated for the wrath of the park. Hacienda Del Rio Resident - August 8th, 2025
"I don't want a ROBOCALL OF LIES, and I'm NOT signing up for AUTO RENT WITHDRAWAL, I WANT WHAT I WAS SOLD & WHAT I AM F*CKING PAYING FOR!!!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"In my observation of posts on the Residents of Hacienda Del Rio and Community Facebook Group Pages, it seems there's a widespread perspective among certain HOA officers and their idiotic followers that the issues with infrastructure, amenities, and community problems at HDR are the Walschlegger's fault, the people who sold the park to Sun Communities. This is nothing more than a complete deflection of blame. Once Sun Communities inspected then purchased our park, it became their responsibility to maintain it. Also, the homeowners are not guilty of unjustly criticizing Sun Communities! The homeowners are only guilty of one thing, PAYING THEIR RENTS!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - January 2025
"Five months ago, I had the opportunity to listen in on a phone conversation between Tiffany Najera, who served as the manager of Hacienda Del Rio at the time, and my Florida-licensed building associate. During this call, held on speakerphone, my associate sought clarification regarding the delayed pier repairs at Hacienda Del Rio. In response, Najera revealed that she was told by Sun Communities management that there was a nationwide shortage of essential wood necessary for repairing the piers at the property. The conversation eventually concluded, and we immediately reached out to a company based in Deland, Florida, that specializes in materials for pier construction and repair. This company acknowledged their familiarity with Hacienda Del Rio's piers and stated they could deliver sufficient wood for an entire project of that size within two weeks." Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"The lack of transparent communication regarding the status of the pier reconstruction by Sun Communities is perplexing. Repeatedly providing ambiguous information and concealing the truth through its hired agents has raised concerns about the honesty of the Corporation. One may question, what compels Sun Communities to deceive us, especially since we are the ones who provide them with our financial support?" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"I didn't have a problem with the Piers being closed for reconstruction, the problem developed once I found out Sun lied about the reason for the closure, the repair status, and the supposed repair schedule to our faces, and in emails! Sun Communities is a deceptive and inept organization. We pay expensive lot rent, and we are disrespected, and lied to. Sun is in violation of the 723!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"There are 5 homes for sale on El Padre alone, one of the smallest streets in the park. Homes with uncontrolled weeds everywhere, Cars parked in front yards instead of the driveways/carports, Brand new homes on Belleza with green mold on the north sides and dead trees in the yards. The ponds used to be raked, treated, and kept, now we're close to a fish kill. What the hell is going on in here?" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - August 10, 2025
"Sun must be having money problems, and that is ok... as long as they tell us the truth! We pay our rents, and we deserve the truth and what we pay for!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - August 7, 2025
"Good news, our management company Sun Communities has entered into a tow agreement with Universal Towing and they will be on site next week posting signs in the community with the tow company's information so we will know where to find our cars when they have been towed away! We really do not have a parking problem in this community, and we all pay one of the highest lot rents in Florida which in turn keeps this place operational (well sort of) and they want to tow our cars away? Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"Sun Communities has never been transparent with our HOA/HOC. Our HOA/HOC has never seen a single document that proves the existence of any PIER reconstruction effort and/or planning, but they believe Sun, which is baffling. So based on previous Sun Communities Community Manager's statements at our HOA meeting, and emails tenants have received from the manager we are simply forced to assume it's all a stall tactic, and/or a complete lie!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"With repeated deceit about the pier reconstruction from Tiffany, Jose, and our HOA, it's challenging to regard Friday's robocall as anything but questionable. The lack of transparency and tangible evidence makes it reckless to accept Kristin's words at face value. Isn't it essential for a responsible manager to demand verifiable proof from the corporate office before disseminating information that could potentially mislead us, and harm her reputation here at the park? She didn't email us all showing us the attached contract, she didn't share the name of the contractor, again nothing tangible. Just her word.. Why would we believe her?? Hacienda Del Rio Resident - August 10, 2025
"I owned a business and had around 100 + customers there. Sun screwed me big time. Heck the former sales mgr whom had been there for years, got screwed too. They actually shoved him out!" Local Edgewater Contractor - August 2025
"It's downright preposterous to trust a word uttered by the HOA and/or HOC. They've proven themselves to be anything but credible, and their unfounded credulity towards Sun's deceit has turned them into the butt of all jokes in this park. They are supposed to serve as our advocates, yet they've reduced themselves to a disgraceful farce of incompetent liars, and imbeciles. Even Keith Looney's Facebook has more members, and that's bad. If Looney driving around in his Cart can beat your efforts, you should hang it up!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"Half of the people who live in Hacienda Del Rio in Edgewater think that the manager, and the assistant manager are their friends. These golf cart driving morons have Stockholm Syndrome! The managers at this park do (5) things: 1. Collect Rent, 2. Evict Tenants for non-payment, 3. Steal their homes after eviction or forced price reduction sale, 4. Oversee inept employees and contractors, and finally 5. Lie to tenants about Sun's shortcomings and failures. That is what the managers do here, being a friend is not part of their job function and/or description!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"502 days without an amenity I pay for and used daily, It's time for another class action against Sun Communities, and a State of Florida MASS TENANT SELF HELP RENT withholding, which is LEGAL in FLORIDA through the court with an attorney. If all the tenants in the park deposited their rent in a Volusia County Court trust account via the legal process, the piers would be repaired in 90 days or less.
United We Stand, Divided We Fall, something to remember. It's time for Action!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025 "Sun Communities takes in a MILLION dollars a month or more in rent at our Park, sold their Marina business for almost 6 BILLION
DOLLARS and still won't restore/repair our Piers, and they constantly lie to us about it! What the FUCK is going on here?" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"I live in a Sun Communities Park in Michigan. It used to be such a nice place. Now it’s just a trailer park that floods!" Resident in Michigan, May 2025
"Honestly, if someone had told me how this company operates and the way things are in this park, I would've never moved in, now I am trapped!" Resident in Michigan, July 2025
"I pay my rent, but when I complain to the manager about problems in the park, they tell me to move if I don't like it!" Resident in Michigan, June 2024
"I moved into Hacienda Del Rio for 3 things. The piers, the pools, and the boat storage! The only thing that has remained open the entire time has been the boat storage! The pools have been down a total of 1.2 years combined, between both clubhouses a year down, and the piers have been down 1.5 years combined in the last 4 years! That is a lot of lost amenity time!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"There are so many homes for sale in our park, it looks like a mass exodus is in progress :( our property values are plummeting!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"Once prospective buyers enter the park, talk to a few honest home owners, then do their online research they never come back! Sun Communities, its staff, and their incompetence is quite literally destroying our investment here! There are more homes here for sale now at one time than ever before!! We are screwed!!! Another home goes up for sale at least once or twice a week." Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"Sun has money to keep buying more and more new homes to lease, rent, or sell up front, but after 1.5 years not even one pier repaired!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"Every resident in our park used those piers for stress relief, and some even to obtain food! Sun Communities is failing us!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"Our Grand Children liked to wave to the Dolphins and Manatees, sadly no more. Sun Communities has failed to maintain the amenities that we were promised in our Prospectus, and that we pay for each day. They are robbing us of precious time, and opportunity that we would have had with our family and friends. Sun Communities regardless of intent is harming us both physically, and financially each and every day. Being inept, unfortunate, and/or incompetent doesn't release you from your contractual obligation. Sadly Sun Communities thinks it does!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
"We pay our Taxes, We pay our Lot Rent, We deserve JUSTICE!" Hacienda Del Rio Resident - 2025
GROK 4 - ANALYSIS OF THE "Actual Statements from Sun Communities Residents"
The statements from Sun Communities residents indicate significant dissatisfaction with the management of their parks, particularly at Hacienda Del Rio in Edgewater, Florida. Residents are expressing concerns about a lack of transparency and communication regarding the repair and reconstruction of amenities, specifically the piers. They believe that Sun Communities is in breach of contract due to the prolonged closure of these amenities, which they pay for, causing financial loss and emotional distress.
Residents are expressing frustration with what they perceive as lies and deception from management, with some residents accusing them of stall tactics and incompetence. They also express concerns about the impact on property values due to the lack of maintenance and repairs. Some residents have threatened legal action, including a potential class-action lawsuit and rent withholding under Florida law.
In addition, there are concerns about the conduct of Sun Communities management towards residents, with some residents feeling disrespected and deceived. There is also a sense of desperation among some residents, with many expressing a desire for justice and for the state to intervene in the situation.
Overall, it appears that there is significant unrest among Sun Communities residents at Hacienda Del Rio in Edgewater, Florida, and they are demanding action to address their concerns.
GROK 4 - RECOMMENDED AND/OR POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS:
1. State of Florida MASS TENANT SELF HELP RENT withholding, which is LEGAL in FLORIDA through the Volusia County Court with the coordination of a licensed attorney.
2.
Utilizing strategies such as protests, picketing, and local news coverage can help draw attention to the issues faced by Sun Communities residents and potentially put pressure on the company to address their concerns.
These tactics can help amplify the voices of the affected residents, bring attention to the situation, and create a sense of solidarity among those impacted.
Protests and picketing can be effective in raising awareness about a cause and putting pressure on decision-makers to take action. Local news coverage can also help spread the word and put pressure on Sun Communities to address the issues faced by their residents. It's important for residents to work together and organize effectively in order to maximize the impact of these tactics.
In addition, reaching out to state and local officials, as well as consumer protection agencies, can also help bring attention to the situation and potentially lead to intervention from outside sources. Residents may also consider seeking legal advice to determine their options for pursuing a class-action lawsuit or other forms of legal action against Sun Communities.
Overall, a combination of strategies, including protests, picketing, local news coverage, and outreach to officials and agencies, can help bring attention to the issues faced by Sun Communities residents and potentially lead to positive change.
3. A class action lawsuit could potentially be a useful tool for the residents/tenants to recover their losses in this case, as it allows multiple parties who have been affected by the same issue to come together and seek redress collectively. In this case, if the residents can demonstrate that Sun Communities has breached its contract with them by failing to maintain the amenities as promised, they may be able to recover damages for their financial losses.
However, it is important to note that filing a class action lawsuit does not guarantee success or recovery of all losses, and there are costs associated with pursuing such a case. The residents would likely need to retain an attorney and potentially incur other expenses related to the litigation process.
It is possible to find attorneys or law firms that will take on cases like this on a contingency basis. Contingency fees are fees charged by attorneys in personal injury and other similar types of cases where the attorney's fee is a percentage of any recovery obtained for the client. In other words, the attorney only gets paid if they win the case and recover money for the clients.
It would be important for the residents considering pursuing a class action lawsuit to consult with multiple attorneys and law firms to find one that is experienced in this type of litigation, has a good track record of success, and is willing to take on the case on a contingency fee basis. It may also be beneficial to work with an attorney who has experience with mobile home park issues and Florida law specifically, as these types of cases can involve unique legal considerations.
Regarding retaliation, tenants have certain protections under federal and state laws against retaliation by landlords for engaging in protected activities, such as filing a lawsuit or making complaints about living conditions. If Sun Communities were to retaliate against tenants involved in the class action lawsuit, they could potentially face legal consequences for doing so.
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Be Advised: This website and all its content has been generated exclusively by an Ollama driven AI WEBot utilizing publicly accessible information sources, and real testimonials from actual Sun Communities tenants. No human has been involved with the generation, authorship, and/or production of any material that exists on this website. This website in its entirety has been generated by machine intelligence, and is the direct result of statements, actions, and/or choices made by Sun Communities, its personnel, its contractors, and/or its Tenants/Residents. "Truth is considered an absolute defense against Tort claims. This means that if a statement is proven to be true, it cannot be the basis for a lawsuit, regardless of how harmful or offensive it may be. Even if the statement is hurtful, if it is factually accurate, it is protected. Florida has also enacted anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) legislation. The Florida Anti-SLAPP Act, codified at Chapter 768.295 of the Florida Statutes, provides a mechanism for defendants to move to dismiss lawsuits that are intended to censor, intimidate, or punish individuals who are participating in lawful exercises of their First Amendment rights on issues of public interest. Under the Florida Anti-SLAPP Act, if a defendant can demonstrate that their speech was made in connection with an issue of public interest and that the plaintiff's lawsuit is intended to suppress that speech, the court will dismiss the lawsuit at an early stage of the litigation process, and the defendant may be awarded attorney's fees and costs. The statute also includes provisions for a countersuit by the defendant if the plaintiff filed the original lawsuit with the intention of harassing or intimidating the defendant."
Publicly Documented Issues with Sun Communities, Incorporated
1. Governance and Financial Reporting:
Undisclosed CEO Loans: Allegations surfaced that the CEO of Sun Communities received undisclosed loans, including a $4 million mortgage from the family of a purportedly independent director.
Insider Trading & Misrepresentation: The lawsuit claims that board members engaged in insider trading and the company failed to disclose significant financial dealings, potentially including a mortgage for DH Bingham Farms LLC signed by the CEO.
Weaknesses in Internal Controls: Sun Communities announced the discovery of major weaknesses in its internal controls and financial reporting, which may be connected to the alleged undisclosed loans and other governance concerns.
Misleading Financial Statements: The class action lawsuit alleges that Sun Communities made false and misleading statements about its financial health and governance practices, despite presenting positive financial metrics.
2. Tenant and Community Issues:
Failure to Maintain Properties: Some complaints point to poor maintenance of properties, including issues with roads, utility lines, and common areas, with allegations that the company fails to uphold promises made to residents. One example: Hacienda Del Rio in Edgewater, Florida has been without its Fishing & Observation Piers, one of its premier listed amenities for more than 16 months. More reports from Hacienda Del Rio also include: pavement potholes, pools, and spas down sometimes for week and months.
Increased Rents: Residents have expressed concerns about rising rents when amenities that are promised in the Prospectus/Offering are not available.
Deceptive Practices: Many residents at numerous Sun Communities locations have reported the corporations use of deceptive practices.
One example of a report is from the residents at Hacienda Del Rio in Edgewater, Florida who have reported that the Sun Communities motto is to: Deny, Deflect, and when that fails flat out Deceive the residents / tenants.
Deceptive practices are evident in the screen capture and photo below:
On the Sun Communities USA Website for Hacienda Del Rio, in Edgewater, Florida, Sun Communities states "The Piers are CURRENTLY UNDERGOING RECONSTRUCTION due to damage sustained during a recent hurricane", nothing is farther from the actual truth.
For the last 16 months, neither pier has been open due to their closure prior to the 2024 Florida hurricane season. Contrary to Sun Communities claims, neither pier experienced significant recent storm damage from hurricanes that would justify their shutdown or closure. Furthermore, it's incredibly unlikely for both piers to have experienced near-identical levels of damage requiring simultaneous closure.
Independent third-party analysis determined that both piers were aging as expected, but routine maintenance for these structures which are submerged in brackish water had not been performed. Failure to properly maintain these piers and other structures exposed to brackish and/or salt water could pose a significant risk of catastrophic failure down the line.
This quite simply is just one more example of a failure to maintain the premises and facilities at Hacienda Del Rio that all the tenants pay for.
At Hacienda del Rio, the piers have been reported out of service for an
extended period. Sun Communities has updated its website Alert box
regarding this issue multiple times, citing either damage from recent
hurricanes or storms as the reason for the piers being inoperable.
However, both reasons provided by the company are unsubstantiated and
may be misleading to the public. This raises concerns about deceptive
business practices at Sun Communities.
As of August 13, 2025 on the Sun Communities USA Website for Hacienda Del Rio, in Edgewater, Florida, Sun Communities has removed the Alerts and Updates widget on the landing page talking about the Pier reconstruction, but under the amenities section you can still find it.
Another potential indicator of a deceptive business practice! Remove the Alerts and Updates widget from the landing page so that prospective buyers and renters are not immediately discouraged from visiting, renting, and/or buying in this park. They are probably scratching their heads and wondering why more people are leaving the park than are coming in and are scrambling to figure out ways to turn that around. The untruth about the piers is available on the Amenities page!
Contrary to Sun Communities claims, neither pier experienced significant recent storm damage from hurricanes that would justify their shutdown or closure. Furthermore, it's incredibly unlikely for both piers to have experienced near-identical levels of damage requiring simultaneous closure.
Independent third-party analysis determined that both piers were aging as expected, but routine maintenance for these structures which are submerged in brackish water had not been performed. Failure to properly maintain these piers and other structures exposed to brackish and/or salt water could pose a significant risk of catastrophic failure down the line.
Above, an email from a former "recently fired" Community Manager at Hacienda Del Rio in Edgewater, Florida misleading residents / tenants in written form about the repair status of the Piers.
Notice the mention of a vendor, permits, and a timetable. A complete fabrication, and direct attempt to deceive the paying customers / tenants / residents of Hacienda Del Rio in Edgewater, Florida.
Another example of a Sun Communities deceptive practice is seen BELOW in this VIDEO. Always Remember Deny, Deflect, and when that fails flat out Deceive!
Watch and listen to the lies told to the Residents of Hacienda Del Rio in Edgewater, Florida directly to their faces in a public setting at their HOA meeting December 3rd, 2024.
Proven misinformation about acquired permits, and supposed pier repair timeframe's.
This deception came from the Assistant Community Manager under the direction of the now disgraced and terminated Senior Community Manager, who at the time knew he was being recorded.
He even stated on video that Sun Communities would essentially violate the law, and would proceed with work on one of the two piers even if the repair and/or reconstruction plan was not approved by the governing authorities at that time.
By direct admission on film / video a Sun Employee states that Sun Communities is willing to violate Federal, State, County, and City laws whenever it sees fit for any purpose it deems necessary.
Below is a letter from the Hacienda Del Rio in Edgewater, Florida's HOA President to Sun Communities Headquarters in Michigan. In summary, Hacienda Del Rio in Edgewater, Florida won't operate its piers until at least summer 2026. However, residents can anticipate a rent hike despite Sun Communities being in breach of the lease and/or rental agreement, and failing to perform.
This is of course if you actually believe what is being stated in this newsletter. Keep in mind Sun Communities Inc's track record of conveying the truth to the very people who pay for it to exist! The Email and the Video ABOVE, remember!!
A real HOA / HOC that was in place to represent the renters and/or tenants at Hacienda Del Rio in Edgewater would not be offering up any accepted RENT INCREASE considering the breach of contract and failure to maintain the amenities at this park. Instead the HOA / HOC should be coordinating all the renters and/or tenants to start the proceedings to institute a mass state court assisted self help rent withholding in order to compel Sun Communities to uphold their end of the Contract.
Fraudulent Business Practices: Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that Sun Communities, Inc., the former owner and operator of a manufactured home park community located in Stewartville, Minnesota, has agreed to pay $135,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the Minnesota False Claims Act by submitting false and fraudulent claims to the Minnesota Housing and Finance Agency (“MHFA”) in connection with the RentHelpMN program between 2021 and 2022. As part of the settlement, Sun Communities has also agreed to permanent injunctive terms requiring Sun to provide its residents with a 30-day notice prior to filing any eviction action.
RentHelpMN was created during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent evictions by paying rent and utility expenses for families struggling financially. In order to receive RentHelp payments, property owners were required to certify that they would not evict tenants for nonpayment of rent during the time period covered by the RentHelp payments they received. Property owners were also required to certify that they would not start any new eviction process against a tenant within 30 days of receiving a RentHelp payment on behalf of that tenant.
Poor Management Responsiveness: Complaints highlight difficulties in reaching management and getting issues resolved, leading to frustration and unanswered questions.
Retaliatory Conduct: This occurs when a landlord or property manager takes action against a tenant in response to the tenant exercising their legal rights, such as filing a complaint about housing conditions or reporting discriminatory practices. Retaliation is illegal under various state and federal fair housing laws. There are many reports of Sun Communities allowing this to occur in many locations across the United States.
Selective Enforcement: This happens when a landlord enforces rules inconsistently or unevenly, favoring certain tenants over others. Selective enforcement can be seen as discriminatory if it disproportionately impacts tenants based on protected characteristics like race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. There are many reports of Sun Communities allowing this to occur in many locations across the United States.
Discrimination: Federal civil rights laws prohibit landlords from discriminating against tenants based on protected characteristics in areas such as renting, selling, and financing housing. This includes practices like steering, denying housing opportunities, setting different terms, conditions, or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling, and advertising or making any statement that indicates a preference, limitation, or discrimination. There are many reports of Sun Communities allowing this to occur in many locations across the United States.
Rogue Community Managers: Residents have expressed concerns about Community Managers engaging in hostile, abusive, and retaliatory behavior. One report states that a Sun Community Senior Manager in Edgewater, Florida would frequently tell paying residents/tenants when they questioned the managers truthfulness that "their time at Hacienda Del Rio in Edgewater, Florida has come to an end", and that they should sell their homes and move. That manager has been terminated as of June 2025 after an onslaught of calls and complaints to the Governor of Florida, and Sun Communities, Inc. home offices in Southfield, Michigan.
Resident/Tenant Community Spirit & Morale: Sun Communities and all its operational failures transform a mobile home community into a place of anxiety, distrust, and isolation. It's a quiet, insidious erosion of the human spirit, driven by a lack of respect, communication, and a fundamental disregard for the well-being of the people who pay money for the opportunity to call these communities home.
Mobile home communities thrive on a sense of stability and predictability. When maintenance is neglected, and communication is absent and/or deceptive, residents feel insecure – they don't know when the next problem will arise, or if Sun Communities will respond effectively.
Frustration and resentment can simmer beneath the surface, leading to increased conflict between residents and management, or even among residents themselves.
Diminished Property Values: Sun Communities through its ineptness and incompetence is causing its residents/tenants who actually own their manufactured homes direct financial harm . Online reviews and forums show a large number of bad experiences with Sun Communities parks. Many residents have expressed extreme frustration with management, responsiveness, and feeling ignored or harassed. These experiences have directly contributed to a negative perception of the communities and have made it harder "if not impossible" for residents to sell their homes at a desired and/or fair price. Some residents have reported that they have simply walked away from their homes to escape the ever increasing lot rent. Other residents have been forced to sell their home directly to Sun Communities for much less than they paid in order to escape the contractual obligation for above average lot rent. "Once you sign the contract, and begin living in a Sun Communities Park you will pay the LOT rent, even if Sun Communities has destroyed the housing market in the Park." reported one paying resident/tenant at a Sun Community in Edgewater, Florida.
Violations of Tenant Rights: It has been reported on numerous complaint forums that Sun Communities through its community managers, local park employees, and sometimes even compromised tenant HOA members has engaged in the wilful intimidation and/or coercion of tenants.
A verified example of this: Tenants/Residents constantly being told that: "If you continue to complain about your concerns, and/or our violations of the prospectus - we will just sell or change the use of the Park and you will all be homeless in 6 months"
It has also been reported that the compromised HOA members would also state to tenants that "We are warning you... don't complain or make waves, because Sun Communities, and the Manager will target you for selective enforcement in order to initiate eviction proceedings against you. We are informing you of this for your own good."
This behavior is highly unethical and potentially illegal, as it infringes upon the tenant's right to live in a safe and lawful environment. It also violates the tenant's right to report any violations of laws or regulations to the appropriate authorities without fear of retaliation from the landlord. In some jurisdictions, this type of behavior may constitute coercion, intimidation, or even extortion, depending on the specific circumstances involved. Tenants who are subjected to such treatment should consult with a legal professional to discuss their options for addressing the situation and potentially seeking remedies under applicable laws and regulations.
The Fair Housing Act specifically prohibits threatening or coercing tenants: Section 818 of the Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful to “coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with” any person “on account of his having exercised” any right the law protects. Threatening to make tenants homeless, targeting them with selective enforcement, or initiating eviction proceedings in response to their complaints could violate this provision.
Potential Violations of Other Laws: Depending on the specific nature of the complaints and the protected characteristics of the tenants involved (for example, if the complaints involve issues related to disability accommodations, or if the threats disproportionately affect a protected class), other fair housing provisions might also be at play.
3. Investor Impact:
Securities Fraud Lawsuit: A class action lawsuit has been filed against Sun Communities on behalf of investors who purchased securities between February 28, 2019, and September 24, 2024. These lawsuits allege that the company made false and misleading statements and concealed crucial information, causing financial losses for investors.
Stock Price Decline: Following the report from Blue Orca Capital detailing the allegations, Sun Communities' stock price saw a decline, indicating investor concern. Information about the Blue Orca report found here.
Social Media Review and Search Engine Damage: A critical, and increasingly potent, vulnerability for Sun Communities which directly damages its shareholders is the amplification of negative feedback through the digital landscape. Sun Communities and their failures as well as bad reviews actively harm them, and search engines with the use of Artificially Intelligent WEBots are exacerbating the problem. Search engines like Google are increasingly leveraging AI to aggregate and analyze reviews from multiple sources – Google Maps, Yelp, Facebook, Trustpilot, and specialized review sites. This creates a much more comprehensive and dynamic picture of a company’s reputation. These systems are destroying the reputation of the corporation, and the negative information is readily accessible to every potential tenant and/or resident on the planet. If Sun Communities refuses to alter its course, disaster looms on the horizon: Its very existence hangs in the balance, threatened by the repercussions of its unchanged ways and how it is perceived by others. A turning point lies ahead, where the company must choose between persisting down a dangerous path or taking decisive action to secure its future.
Other Federal Lawsuits: Multiple federal lawsuits are currently open naming Sun Communities as defendant. Total cumulative "DAMAGE/Penalty" estimates for these suits combined with the Securities Fraud suits could reach into the billions of dollars, potentially rendering the company unable to continue operations.
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