Noblesville police are putting local homeowners' associations on alert, asking boards to dig through their own finances after investigators spotted what they are calling "suspicious billing." The request targets associations that worked with two specific property management companies in 2020 and pulls HOA boards directly into an active police probe.
According to WISH-TV, the Noblesville Police Department wants boards that hired Ardsley Management or Resource Management to review invoices, contracts and bank records from that period, then report anything that does not look right. Detectives have set up a tip line at 317-770-5922 and an email address, [email protected], so board members and residents can send information directly to investigators.
What Police Want HOAs To Do
Detectives are asking HOA boards to pull records from 2020, when those management firms were active. That includes invoices, canceled checks and copies of contracts tied to association spending. Police say boards should flag payments to unfamiliar vendors, duplicate or repeated charges, and any fees that lack supporting invoices or documentation.
Investigators are also asking that HOAs provide scanned copies or photocopies of the records, along with a short note explaining what concerns them about each transaction. That extra context, they say, will help them sort through the paper trail faster and decide which leads need a closer look.
Firms Named In The Probe
The department's notice specifically identifies Ardsley Management and Resource Management as companies that worked with several Noblesville associations in 2020. Boards that had contracts with either firm are being urged to come forward with their records.
Police have not said in their public statements whether the review has officially become a criminal investigation, nor have they disclosed who first raised concerns about the billing. They describe the inquiry as ongoing and focused for now on gathering documents before deciding on next steps. For the full department notice, see WISH-TV.
HOA Money Drama Is Not New Here
Disputes over HOA money and leadership have cropped up in Noblesville before. Past local reporting has detailed at least one neighborhood heading to court over accusations of financial mismanagement and transactions that could not be fully traced.
As WRTV has reported, fights over audits, board elections and spending can leave homeowners feeling shut out of decisions that affect their property values and monthly budgets. That history helps explain why police are now casting a wide net, reaching out to multiple associations at once rather than dealing only with scattered individual complaints.
What Homeowners And Board Members Can Do
Board members and homeowners who think something is off in their HOA's books are urged to hang on to every scrap of documentation, including statements, emails with vendors and any responses from their management company. Asking the management firm for a full accounting is a basic first step.
If large amounts of money appear to be at stake, police suggest that boards or concerned homeowners consider bringing in an independent accountant or attorney to review the numbers. Anyone who believes a crime may have been committed can contact the Noblesville tip line or email the address provided by police. Residents can also look into consumer or civil options through state channels if that seems appropriate for their situation.
Officials stress that keeping a clear paper trail and acting quickly makes it easier for investigators or civil attorneys to evaluate potential losses and determine what happened.
The Noblesville Police Department says the investigation is active and that no charges have been filed at this time. Anyone with documents or information that might be related to the billing questions is urged to call 317-770-5922 or email [email protected], and to reference the ongoing billing probe when reaching out to detectives.
