June 25, 2026 | Mark Luis Foster

We’ve heard from time to time from board leaders in Minnesota that HOA residents will turn their condo or townhome into an Airbnb, often times not realizing they are breaking covenants when such things are not allowed on the property (depending, of course, on the association’s own rules).  We’ve heard other issues related to this too, like fines (and repeat fines), increased traffic, noise violations, etc.

Now comes word of a Florida Airbnb incident in an HOA that resulted in a triple homicide, all because of a violent offender who lived in an HOA next to the rental.

From WESH Channel 2 in Kissimmee, FL:

Ahmad Bojeh is now charged with shooting and killing three men who were visiting Kissimmee for the Mecum Auto Auction. He lived next door to the Airbnb they were renting.

The family of the victims allege the Indian Point Homeowners Association failed to take reasonable steps to protect guests despite knowing about the violent history and dangerous behavior of the neighbor accused in the killings.

The alleged shooter has not only a violent history but was apparently on the HOA’s radar for his behavior. Attorney Michael Haggard filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Indian Point HOA and the owner of the short-term rental.

“The murderer in this case was very known to the HOA,” Haggard said. “When he returned home in 2022, he had several visits from the authorities because of the different mental crises that he was undergoing. There were numerous complaints of various neighbors that he was doing suspicious activities, that he was not right.”