SARASOTA PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
Corporate Investigation Services for HOAs & Condo Associations
Fulfill Your Fiduciary Duty with Professional Intelligence
Discreet Internal Loss Prevention Reviews
Running a Community Association in Florida is more complex than ever. Board members and Community Association Managers (CAMs) face immense pressure to protect reserves, enforce rules fairly, and ensure the safety of residents.
Brooks Detective Agency partners with Boards and Association Attorneys to provide the concrete evidence needed to act. Whether you suspect financial mismanagement by a vendor or need proof of bylaw violations, we deliver facts—not hearsay.
Led by former Police Chief Chris Brooks, we bring a level of professionalism and discretion that is essential when dealing with neighbors and community funds.
Fraud & Financial Mismanagement Investigations
If you suspect fraud or mismanagement in your Condo, HOA, or Co-Op, you must act quickly to limit liability.
Fraud doesn't always come from the outside. Sometimes, a Board finds discrepancies in the books, or a Property Manager suspects a vendor is overbilling. We help the Association root out the problem before it drains the reserves.
We assist Associations with:
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Vendor Audits & Kickback Investigations: Is a landscaping or roofing contractor charging for work not done? Are they related to a committee member? We uncover undisclosed conflicts of interest.
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Internal Theft Inquiries: If funds are missing from the petty cash or reserve accounts, we conduct discreet interviews and forensic reviews to identify the responsible party.
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Property Management Oversight: Verifying that your management company is executing their duties honestly and transparently.
Solving Disputes with Indisputable Evidence
Disputes with difficult tenants, non-compliant residents, or problematic employees can drain a Board’s time and resources. Without solid proof, enforcing fines or evictions can lead to costly legal battles.
Brooks Detective Agency provides the objective, admissible evidence you need to enforce your rules with confidence. We turn "suspicions" into documented facts that stand up in court.
Problem Tenants & Unauthorized Occupants
Florida's seasonal rental market often leads to abuse of association rules. We help you regain control of who is living in your community.
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Unauthorized Subletting (Airbnb/VRBO): We document short-term rentals that violate your minimum lease terms, providing the proof needed to fine owners or evict tenants.
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"Ghost" Tenants: Investigating residents who are not on the lease or have not passed the required association background check.
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Nuisance & Harassment: If a resident is terrorizing neighbors or damaging property, we provide video surveillance and witness statements to support legal action or eviction proceedings.
Employee & Vendor Misconduct
Your association employs maintenance staff, gate guards, pool vendors, landscaping, and concierges to keep the community running. But who is watching them?
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Time Theft & "Ghost" Hours: We verify if employees or contracted vendors are actually on-site during billed hours—or if they are leaving early while on the clock.
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Theft of Association Property: Investigating missing supplies, tools, or equipment from maintenance sheds and common areas.
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Substance Abuse on Duty: Documenting behavior that creates a liability risk for the association.
Documenting Bylaw Violations
Enforcing fines requires proof. We provide date-stamped, high-definition evidence of violations to prevent successful appeals.
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Commercial Vehicle & Parking Violations: documenting overnight parking of prohibited vehicles, boats, or RVs.
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Pet Restriction Violations: Investigating fake "service animals" or dangerous breeds that violate community rules.
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Unapproved Architectural Changes: Documenting unauthorized construction or modifications to unit exteriors.
Vetting & Due Diligence
Prevention is the best protection. Do not grant access to your community without knowing exactly who you are dealing with.
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Vendor Background Checks: Deep-dive screenings on contractors before you sign high-value contracts.
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Tenant/Buyer Screenings: Comprehensive background checks for new applicants (as permitted by your documents).
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Employee Vetting: Screening maintenance staff, gate guards, and concierges.
Solving Disputes with Indisputable Evidence
Fraud doesn't always come from the outside. Sometimes, a Board finds discrepancies in the books, or a Property Manager suspects a vendor is overbilling. We help the Association root out the problem before it drains the reserves.
We assist Associations with:
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Vendor Audits & Kickback Investigations: Is a landscaping or roofing contractor charging for work not done? Are they related to a committee member? We uncover undisclosed conflicts of interest.
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Internal Theft Inquiries: If funds are missing from the petty cash or reserve accounts, we conduct discreet interviews and forensic reviews to identify the responsible party.
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Property Management Oversight: Verifying that your management company is executing their duties honestly and transparently.
Bylaw Enforcement & Security Support
Enforcing the rules is difficult without proof. We help Boards avoid "he-said-she-said" disputes by providing high-quality video and documentary evidence for legal proceedings.
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Residency & Rental Fraud: Investigating unauthorized Airbnb/VRBO rentals or "guests" who are actually unapproved tenants.
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Cohabitation Investigations: Verifying if an unauthorized partner is living in a unit in violation of 55+ or occupancy rules.
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Vandalism & Common Area Theft: Surveillance to catch those damaging clubhouses, gates, or pools.
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Worker Compensation/Liability Claims: Investigating slip-and-fall incidents on community property to prevent insurance fraud.
Why Choose Brooks Detective Agency to Uncover the Truth Focuses on the result rather than the process.
Former Police Chief Experience You Can Trust in Sarasota & Venice
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When your community's integrity is on the line, you need more than a simple review—you need facts. We bring the discipline and rigor of law enforcement to every case.
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Proven Expertise: As a former Chief of Police, Detective Brooks understands the chain of custody and strict standards of evidence. We don't just find problems; we build a file of evidence that holds up in court or legal proceedings.
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Local Risk Knowledge: We specialize in the specific risks affecting Sarasota and Venice associations. From vendor kickback schemes to resident disputes, we know exactly where to look.
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Discreet & Effective: We understand that reputation is everything. Our inquiries are conducted with the utmost discretion, allowing your daily operations to run smoothly while we work in the background.