Serenity residents frustrated by “dictator” developer

The idyllic setting of Serenity, a gated community in western New Providence, belies the simmering frustration among its residents who find themselves at the mercy of property developer Roy Solomon's unfair policies and unilateral decisions.

While property owners in the community technically possess a single vote each, the scales tip dramatically in Solomon's favor due to his ownership of a majority of the unsold, vacant lots within the community.

These vacant lots, which outnumber the sold properties, grant Solomon disproportionate influence, effectively consolidating decision-making power in his hands.

With each vacant lot representing a vote, Solomon wields a vetoing power over any initiatives or proposals put forth by the residents.

From arbitrary hikes in homeowners' association (HOA) fees to the imposition of new rules and regulations, Solomon exercises his authority with impunity, leaving residents powerless.

"The system is rigged against us," laments one resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Adding insult to injury, residents are burdened with the real property tax for amenities such as the clubhouse, yet they are barred from hosting functions or gatherings at the facility.

Their frustration has reached a boiling point, with residents calling for legal action to challenge Solomon's stranglehold on their community.