Clermont homeowners at Legends Golf & Country Club say they have been locked out of their association’s financial records and want answers about missing money and a change in management. A Florida agency has opened a formal investigation into the homeowners association, leaving residents and board members scrambling for clarity. Neighbors say routine services such as gate security and pool maintenance have been affected as dues and bookkeeping questions mount.
As reported by Clickorlando, asking, "Where is our money? and Where is our management?", homeowners at the gated community told reporters they are demanding basic financial transparency. The station's post said the probe is formal but did not identify which state office is handling it. Residents told the outlet they have repeatedly requested financial statements from the board and manager and say they received few answers.
Inside the gated community
The Legends development is a gated golf community in south Clermont with multiple neighborhood boards and an active clubhouse, according to the community's own Legends Community Newsletter. That newsletter lists Premier Association Management as the community manager. It includes contact information for the licensed community association manager, details that residents say make the missing-paperwork problem harder to resolve. The publication also notes regular monthly board meetings where homeowners can raise concerns directly with directors.
What Florida law requires
Florida’s Homeowners’ Association Act requires associations to keep budgets, financial records and meeting minutes, and to make those official records available to parcel owners on request. The statute gives owners tools, including records requests and, in extreme cases, court remedies, to force transparency and accountability. The rules and remedies are codified in Florida Statutes (Chapter 720).
What to watch next
Homeowners say they want an independent audit and immediate transparency, and the local station's report says the state investigation is underway but offers few details about timing or scope. Neighbors plan to press the board at the next scheduled meeting and to submit records requests under state law if access remains limited. If investigators or courts find evidence of mismanagement, state law provides remedies that can include monetary penalties, board replacement, or receivership.
The investigation remains active and residents say they will be watching for public filings or agency statements that clarify the scope and timeline. Updates will follow as the association or state agencies release more information.
