I used to be an employee of LSR Communities in 2016 and 2017. After submitting my two-week notice of resignation, the Regional Manager asked me upon my departure if I wanted a job. I was told I could continue to work part-time from my apartment on their property at my previous rate of $40/hr. My understanding is that my pay would be consistently 20 hours per week, at $40/hr -- ongoing. After starting work, the company told me that I could no long clock-in as an employee.
They informed me that I was now a contractor and no longer an employee. This change was made without my knowledge and was only discovered when I was unable to login to the time clock. Since that time I received more than 40+ checks for $800 every week without issue.
In October of 2018, LSR Communities started laying off employees and then asked for me to submit more details related to the work I was doing for them. The last check I received was in November 2018. I have continually tried to submit invoices which were not approved.
They actually had the unmitigated gall to ask me to reduce the amount of hours submitted because they are a small business who could no longer afford my services. I had to get a job to pay both my personal and small business bills. Throughout this time of not being paid by LSR Communities, late fees have been compounding at a rate of $10 a day for six months (I'm not sure of the true amount because all requests for a detailed ledger explaining the charges was never provided.
I don't think it is fair that late fees are added to my rent if they refuse to pay me. I have been unable to pay my contractors and am on the brink of having my vehicle repossessed because of their refusal to pay me. I have stopped doing work for the company on April 15, 2019. I do not believe it was ever their intent to pay me. I have been taken advantage of. All attempts at reasonable negotiations with their company have failed.
LSR Communities, who manage an apartment complex called Keith Gardens at 1171 NW 15th Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33486, employ a towing company called Bonnie Towing who monitor the property. Yesterday at 1:18pm my vehicle had two boots put on the back wheels and a sticker placed on the driver window. The vehicle was properly parked in a spot marked "Guest" and the people I was visiting gave me a guest pass which was hung from my mirror. The vehicle was booted after 45 minutes in the spot, and the parking enforcement employee (who refused to tell me his name or which company he worked for) called a tow truck there immediately and demanded I pay him $200 in cash only.
The sticker which was placed on my window said a different amount ($100) and clearly stated that Visa cards were accepted. By this time the Boca Raton police had arrived. They prevented Bonnie Towing from towing the vehicle and informed them they could not change the price or demand cash only. When the officer pointed out the sticker said Visa is accepted, the tow truck driver lied directly to the officer and said he did not have the equipment with him to take payment on a card, and that I would have to sign something stating I wouldn't dispute the charge.
The officer called him on this lie and a few minutes later he was able to accept a card without any form being signed. I was charged $110 and told the additional $10 was "tax" even though the tax rate in Boca Raton, FL is not 10%. While this was happening many residents of the apartment complex came outside and spoke with the police about how frequently this happens. They said the company always demands cash, in varying amounts, and many stated they specifically target Spanish-speaking or non-US citizens because they are afraid to dispute it or contact the police.
The officers confirmed they they are at this same apartment complex for this same issue on a regular basis, and though they believe the tow company to be in the wrong, they cannot force them to stop since it's private property. Officer number 739, last name Leinonen, was the responding officer and can verify the details of this event. She took photographs and recommended the residents file a civil suit against the property owners who employ Bonnie Towing and the towing company itself. The case number provided was 18-013417. I appreciate the efforts of the responding officers and thank them for limiting the damages.
LSR Communities Reviews
I used to be an employee of LSR Communities in 2016 and 2017. After submitting my two-week notice of resignation, the Regional Manager asked me upon my departure if I wanted a job. I was told I could continue to work part-time from my apartment on their property at my previous rate of $40/hr. My understanding is that my pay would be consistently 20 hours per week, at $40/hr -- ongoing. After starting work, the company told me that I could no long clock-in as an employee.
They informed me that I was now a contractor and no longer an employee. This change was made without my knowledge and was only discovered when I was unable to login to the time clock. Since that time I received more than 40+ checks for $800 every week without issue.
In October of 2018, LSR Communities started laying off employees and then asked for me to submit more details related to the work I was doing for them. The last check I received was in November 2018. I have continually tried to submit invoices which were not approved.
They actually had the unmitigated gall to ask me to reduce the amount of hours submitted because they are a small business who could no longer afford my services. I had to get a job to pay both my personal and small business bills. Throughout this time of not being paid by LSR Communities, late fees have been compounding at a rate of $10 a day for six months (I'm not sure of the true amount because all requests for a detailed ledger explaining the charges was never provided.
I don't think it is fair that late fees are added to my rent if they refuse to pay me. I have been unable to pay my contractors and am on the brink of having my vehicle repossessed because of their refusal to pay me. I have stopped doing work for the company on April 15, 2019. I do not believe it was ever their intent to pay me. I have been taken advantage of. All attempts at reasonable negotiations with their company have failed.
LSR Communities, who manage an apartment complex called Keith Gardens at 1171 NW 15th Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33486, employ a towing company called Bonnie Towing who monitor the property. Yesterday at 1:18pm my vehicle had two boots put on the back wheels and a sticker placed on the driver window. The vehicle was properly parked in a spot marked "Guest" and the people I was visiting gave me a guest pass which was hung from my mirror. The vehicle was booted after 45 minutes in the spot, and the parking enforcement employee (who refused to tell me his name or which company he worked for) called a tow truck there immediately and demanded I pay him $200 in cash only.
The sticker which was placed on my window said a different amount ($100) and clearly stated that Visa cards were accepted. By this time the Boca Raton police had arrived. They prevented Bonnie Towing from towing the vehicle and informed them they could not change the price or demand cash only. When the officer pointed out the sticker said Visa is accepted, the tow truck driver lied directly to the officer and said he did not have the equipment with him to take payment on a card, and that I would have to sign something stating I wouldn't dispute the charge.
The officer called him on this lie and a few minutes later he was able to accept a card without any form being signed. I was charged $110 and told the additional $10 was "tax" even though the tax rate in Boca Raton, FL is not 10%. While this was happening many residents of the apartment complex came outside and spoke with the police about how frequently this happens. They said the company always demands cash, in varying amounts, and many stated they specifically target Spanish-speaking or non-US citizens because they are afraid to dispute it or contact the police.
The officers confirmed they they are at this same apartment complex for this same issue on a regular basis, and though they believe the tow company to be in the wrong, they cannot force them to stop since it's private property. Officer number 739, last name Leinonen, was the responding officer and can verify the details of this event. She took photographs and recommended the residents file a civil suit against the property owners who employ Bonnie Towing and the towing company itself. The case number provided was 18-013417. I appreciate the efforts of the responding officers and thank them for limiting the damages.