The following information is based on court filings, combined with my firsthand knowledge as a former board member.
Brief History
In 2020, the Association began a major roofing project covering all of our structures, including:
- Condo tower (flat roof)
- Balcony mansards (tiled roof)
- Bay Homes (tiled roof)
- Office building (tiled roof)
- Tennis gazebo (tiled roof)
- Security building (tiled roof)
- Porte cochere (tiled roof)
This project originally included skylight replacements for the Bay Homes and office building. However, due to errors by Best Roofing, the skylight portion was eventually separated out from the project.
In 2023, the Association contracted with Skylight Concepts (SC) to complete that work, including:
- Bay Homes skylights (Covered walkways and stairwells)
- Office building skylights (interior and exterior), stairway
- Porte cochere “pyramid” replacement and drainage improvements
- A performance bond to ensure completion
Now it is our problem
Skylight Concepts is suing the Association (Us) for the remaining $75,280—plus legal fees and penalties—because the current board has refused to allow the project to be completed.
Why This Work Matters
This is not optional work. It involves active safety risks and insurance exposure:
1. Structural Concerns – Porte Cochere
- Engineer Helmut Muller determined the structure cannot support the current roof load
- This represents a serious liability risk
- A reinforcement system was designed but not implemented
- Visible cracks and leaks already exist
Additionally, Skylight Concepts designed an improved drainage system to:
- Prevent rainwater pouring onto residents
- Eliminate exterior staining and damage (See photo below)
2. Non-Impact Skylights (Insurance Risk)
- Current skylights in:
- Office building
- Bay Homes stairwells (where some glass is already cracked)
- These are NOT currently impact-rated glass
If a storm causes damage:
➡️ Insurance will probably deny the claim because of this.
Where We Stand
- Nearly $300,000 of owner funds already spent
- Critical safety and insurance issues remain unresolved
- The contractor is now suing the Association
Instead of finishing essential work, the board has chosen a path that:
- Increases legal exposure
- Risks further property damage
- Leaves known safety issues unaddressed
No Transparency, No Justification
Owners have received no clear explanation:
- What experts advised stopping the project?
- Why walk away after paying 80%?
- How does this decision protect owners?
- Does anyone expect Skylight Concepts to refund the money spent on the purchased custom glass and materials?
A Pattern Is Emerging
This is now one of three active lawsuits against the Association in less than two years:
- Owner lawsuit for selective enforcement
- Owner lawsuit for unit damage from unresolved leaks
- Skylight Concepts lawsuit for non-payment
Follow The Money
The board increased the 2026 legal budget by 66%.
Now we are seeing why.
The Question Every Owner Should Ask
When does this stop?
Photos of the areas at issue:
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