A mom in Florida says her 5-year-old was targeted by an HOA

Ariel Barnera single Black mother of five in Florida, says she lived in her neighborhood for only six months before the HOA started targeting her children. Eventually, she reportedly received a notice of violation from the HOA. This is said to be because her 5-year-old son “swung from a tree while waiting at the school bus stop.” The notice named Barner’s son as a public nuisance and ordered her to pay a $382 bill. But Barner is not the only one who has complained about her alleged targeting in her community. Black homeowners across the country share their experiences.

So what really happened with Ariel Barner and the HOA? What is really happening in these communities?

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Here’s what happened with Ariel Barner, her HOA team, and her 5-year-old son

According to Barner, on September 23, 2025, she received a FaceTime call from her daughter who was crying. The girl reportedly explained that an older woman shouted at her 5-year-old brother, Owen, and ordered him to stop swinging from a tree. Bear Barner, after receiving a FaceTime call from her daughter, followed up directly with the older woman, who is also the HOA president for the community. Furthermore, Barner asked the woman to reach out to her directly with any complaints or concerns about her children.

Days later, she reportedly received a legal notice from the HOA, calling her son a “public nuisance” and citing his actions as a violation of community policies. Furthermore, Barner was fined.

“The HOA, as of today, is seeking to begin legal action against my 5-year-old child because he touched a tree and touched a rock.” Barner later explained to viewers on TikTok. “…I have had no problems at all…I have received no written complaints. I have received no warnings at all…”

Furthermore, the notice reportedly details the HOA’s intent to take action against Barner if she does not comply with the HOA’s requests. However, when a local media outlet requested a statement from the HOA’s legal team, they claimed the $382 fee was only optional for Barner to pay.

More details on the Florida incident and other HOAs nationwide

It should be noted that Ariel Barner is not the only Black resident dealing with HOA issues. Scroll above to see Carter’s breakdown of the accounts of additional homeowners who also feel targeted and are being fined by the HOA. Additionally, Carter shares what every resident should know when it comes to their rights, their HOA regulations, and state laws. Finally, the host provides an update on Ariel Barner’s case. How do you plan to move forward?

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