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Resident urges police and code action over suspected rental 'flop house' owned by Invitation Homes
Summary
A West Melbourne resident told the council a house owned by Invitation Homes may be operating as a rooming house with multiple vehicles and unclear occupancy; police and staff said they will follow up and suggested HOA enforcement and owner contact as immediate steps.
During the public forum, Kevin Frank of 3162 Reith Street asked the council for help after multiple neighbors reported a rental house with eight cars and many occupants that may violate city code and HOA covenants. Frank said he and other residents contacted the owner, Invitation Homes, and the property manager but have received limited response. "It's a flop house," Frank said, describing frequent arrivals at varying hours and a lockbox on the door that allows tenants to access the unit.
City officials acknowledged the complaint and described a two‑track response: code and police enforcement and HOA/owner remedies. Chief of Police (unnamed) said he would meet with the resident and that the department had previously engaged with Crystal Lakes West HOA on parking and enforcement; staff said some HOA‑police enforcement agreements are indefinite while others have expiration dates and that staff would check status across HOAs. Councilmembers encouraged the resident to provide contact information so staff can pursue enforcement and HOA remedies.
No formal action was taken during the meeting; staff and police said they would follow up with the resident and review enforcement steps. Councilmembers noted HOA covenants and legal channels (management company and HOA counsel) are often the first enforcement route alongside city code enforcement.
