Protecting Our Homes. Preserving Our Community.
Homeowners at The Highlands at Scotland Yards are standing together to protect the financial security, housing stability, and peace of mind of our 55+ community.
Many residents own their homes but rent the land beneath them. When major lot-rent increases and disputed charges arise, homeowners can be left facing serious financial and legal uncertainty.
This fund was created to help residents obtain qualified legal representation, understand their rights, and pursue a fair and transparent resolution.
An independent resident-led legal defense effort in Dade City, Florida.
A Community Worth Protecting
For many residents, The Highlands at Scotland Yards was meant to be a place to retire, feel secure, and enjoy the homes they worked hard to afford.
Retirement should bring peace of mind-the comfort of home, the security of stability, and the connection of neighbors who look out for one another.
Today, homeowners are facing financial demands that could place that security at risk. Many residents live on fixed or limited incomes, and the cost of responding to a complex legal dispute can be overwhelming.
The Highlands Lot Rent Defense Fund was created so residents do not have to face this process alone.
Our Mission
The mission of the Highlands Lot Rent Defense Fund is to unite and support homeowners at The Highlands at Scotland Yards as they seek a fair, transparent, and lawful resolution to disputed lot-rent increases, assessments, and related charges.
Through responsible fundraising, professional legal representation, community education, and financial transparency, we are working to protect residents’ homes, financial security, and peace of mind.
Our goal is not only to support the residents of our community, but also to help other homeowners in 55+ land-lease communities understand that they are not alone.
Why This Matters
Homeowners Own Their Homes
Residents have invested their savings into homes they own, but they do not own the land beneath them.
Moving Is Often Not Realistic
Relocating a manufactured home can be extremely expensive, difficult, or sometimes impossible.
Legal Representation Is Essential
Residents need qualified attorneys and professional support to review agreements, respond to legal actions, and protect their rights.
What Residents Are Facing
Significant Lot-Rent Increases
Residents are challenging major proposed increases that they believe conflict with the written agreements and financial expectations under which they purchased their homes.
Disputed Assessments
Homeowners have also questioned substantial assessments and charges that they believe require greater documentation, transparency, and legal review.
A Costly Legal Process
Even when residents believe their agreements should protect them, enforcing those rights requires time, experienced legal counsel, and significant financial resources.
Help Us Protect Our Community
Donations will help support:
✓ Attorney fees and retainers
✓ Court and filing costs
✓ Document review and records
✓ Accounting and professional services
✓ Resident communications
✓ Other approved case-related expenses
Every donation, share, and word of support helps residents continue seeking a fair resolution.
The Fund is not currently represented as a tax-exempt charitable organization. Donations should not be assumed to be tax deductible.
Responsible and Transparent Management
The Highlands Lot Rent Defense Fund is being organized as a temporary, independent resident legal-defense association.
The Fund will operate under written governing rules developed with professional guidance. Donated money will be kept separate from volunteers’ personal finances and used only for approved legal and case-related expenses.
Separate Financial Account
Funds will be maintained in an account established for the association.
Documented Approvals
Payments will follow the Fund’s written review and approval procedures.
Direct Professional Payments
Approved legal and professional expenses will be paid directly from the Fund.
Donor Updates
Financial summaries and meaningful case updates will be shared when appropriate.
A Message to Friends and Family
Your loved ones are not simply disputing a bill.
They are trying to protect the homes they own, the retirement security they planned for, and the community they believed would remain stable and affordable.
The legal and financial issues involved can be difficult to explain. This website was created so friends, relatives, neighbors, and concerned members of the public can better understand what residents are facing and why support is needed.
Even when a donation is not possible, sharing this website or the GoFundMe can make a meaningful difference.
Are You Facing Something Similar?
Homeowners in manufactured-home and 55+ land-lease communities throughout Florida may be facing similar concerns.
✓ You may be dealing with:
✓ A sudden lot-rent increase
✓ A disputed capital-improvement charge
✓ Unexpected pass-through fees
✓ Difficulty obtaining supporting documentation
✓ A conflict involving your prospectus or lease
✓ Pressure related to a disputed payment
✓ A threat of eviction
Even when a donation is not possible, sharing this website or the GoFundMe can make a meaningful difference.
We welcome respectful contact from homeowners, family members, advocates, attorneys, journalists, and community organizations.
Latest Updates
Fund Organization Underway
The resident committee is working with legal, tax, and financial professionals to finalize the Fund’s governing structure.
Website and Community Resources
This website is being created to help residents, families, and supporters understand the situation and stay informed.
GoFundMe Coming Soon
The official fundraising link will be posted once the Fund’s financial and legal systems are ready.