Car Hoppers: Villas West 6/24/2026

This is an important reminder to our members and residents in the community to please stay vigilant. The Board of Directors routinely monitors reports of crime in the area for vehicle break-ins and other miscellaneous crime via CrimeMapping.com, Ring's Neighbors App and Nextdoor. 

On June 24th, a member of the community reported that there were "car hoppers" on their cul-de-sac. These individuals were rummaging through vehicles that had been left unlocked and stealing whatever they found of value. The member captured video evidence of them searching a neighbor's car. The suspects entered through the 106th Street entrance. The Board President filed a request with the Miami Dade County Sheriff's office, Kendall station to have Sheriff Deputies drive through the community for the next few weeks.

Simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your neighbors:

• Lock your vehicles — Make it a habit to lock all car doors every time, even at night in your driveway or garage. Car hoppers specifically target unlocked vehicles because they draw less attention and allow for quick thefts.

• Remove valuables — Never leave items in plain view. Take purses, wallets, electronics, garage remotes, or any other valuables inside with you.

• Light it up — Leave your front porch lights on throughout the night. With modern LED bulbs, the cost is minimal (just pennies per day) and the deterrent effect is significant.

• Install cameras — Consider affordable security options like Ring doorbells, Wyze, Blink, Nest, or similar devices. Visible cameras are a strong deterrent and provide valuable evidence if needed.

If you witness suspicious activity:

• Do not approach or confront anyone. Instead, call the police immediately.

• For non-emergencies, dial 305-SHERIFF (305-743-7433).

• If a crime is in progress, call 911.

Always file a police report, no matter how minor the incident seems. Reports help law enforcement identify crime patterns and allow the Board to share timely alerts with the community. After filing, please notify the Board so we can keep everyone informed.
Together, we can maintain the safety and security of Devon-Aire Villas. 

 

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Crime Watch Meeting: 4/23/2026

A Crime Watch meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd at 6 PM.  It will be held on the West side, main parking on SW 111th Lane next to the park. Click Here for location.  We are asking that you make every effort to attend.  It is only because of those involved that we have been able to keep crime low and it is all due to those who participate in Crime Watch that this is possible.  Crime Watch doesn't work if you only get involved after you have become a victim of a crime.  

As always, a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Deputy will be at the meeting to discuss crime trends in our area, statistics, news of interest as well as to answer any questions from attending residents.

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Villa of the Quarter: March 2026

The Board of Directors recognizes members who go above and beyond in the upkeep of their villa within our community. These members are examples of the potential each home has when it is well maintained and also helps keep property values high, benefiting everyone in the community. This helps make our community a very desirable place to live.

The Villa of the Quarter for the 1st Quarter of 2026 belongs to Barbara Valle-Garay, a longtime resident of Devon-Aire Villas #1. Her beautifully maintained townhome on 111th Lane has been a standout in the community since she purchased it more than 30 years ago. Barbara has consistently invested time and care into keeping her villa in excellent condition. Most recently, she installed impact windows and completed several other essential repairs. Though improvements may seem modest on their own, together they make her home noticeably sharper and more attractive making it stand out from those around it. On March 7, 2026, the Board President & Vice President presented the Devon-Aire Villas #1: Villa of The Quarter award in recognition of outstanding villa upkeep as well as a $50 Cheesecake Factory gift card. The Board of Directors wishes to thank her for all the hard work she puts into her villa. We are proud to have you in the community.

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Community Parking Rules and Towing

This letter is the Association’s yearly reminder to all of our membership regarding towing. Due to the numerous complaints regarding improper parking of vehicles throughout the community, the Association regularly patrols the community to ensure compliance. Vehicles found not following community parking rules will result in those vehicles being towed, have their vehicles stickered or receive a letter of non-compliance. We would like to remind residents that community rules & regulations are not suggestions. All community members are expected to adhere to community rules and regulations and ensure that occupants of their home adhere to them as well. We understand that housing dynamics have changed since our community was built back in 1978; however that does not mean that as a consequence residents are permitted to ignore community rules and regulations involving parking.

Any vehicle found or reported to be parking on the private roads, parking on common property, parking in a no parking zone, not roadworthy or parking their commercial vehicles in guest parking are subject to towing without warning. Members may not park any category 2 & 3 vehicles anywhere on the property. Under no circumstances are residents to park on the grass portion of their lot. Residents may not park in such a manner that would hinder access to fire hydrants or impede traffic by improperly parking on the private road. Guest parking spaces are dedicated for guests to park while visiting residents in the community and may not be used as overflow parking by residents on a consistent basis. Residents are permitted to occasionally use ONE guest parking spot so long as all spaces on their driveway are occupied and should only use guest parking from 11 PM to the following morning. Cars which are parked in guest parking should be roadworthy and have up-to-date license plate tags.

Towing of vehicles can happen at any time, 24/7, 365 days of the year.  If your vehicle is stickered because it was improperly parked in guest parking, please take the warning seriously and move the vehicle. If a vehicle is towed, the vehicle owner will be responsible for all towing and storage charges.  If you are an owner of a home and are currently renting out your property IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you pass this information on to your tenants and any guests that may be visiting your property. These rules have been a part of the Devon-Aire Villas HOA #1 Rules & Regulations for many years and are there to promote the health, safety & welfare of all residents in our community using our private roads & guest parking spaces throughout the community as well as prevent damage to unit lawns and common areas.

Below you will find some important points to be mindful of:

1. Members that have more vehicles than their home can accommodate should not expect that guest parking will serve as their personal parking area. Residents are only permitted to occasionally park ONE vehicle in guest parking at any one time and only do so if all of their driveway spaces are fully occupied. All member or tenant owned vehicles must be properly parked on their home’s driveway, not on the grass portion of their lot, common property or the private road.  If you own more than two vehicles at your household with a standard 21 foot driveway or three vehicles on a 30 foot driveway and need to park ONE other vehicle in guest parking on a regular basis, you may only do so after 11 PM and the parking space must be released the following morning. If a car is stickered for improper parking, the vehicle must be moved as soon as possible. Those found to not be in compliance will have their vehicle(s) towed at their expense.
2. No vehicle shall park in the same guest parking area for more than 24 hours. Any vehicle which exceeds 24 hours will be stickered and later towed.
3. Residents are allowed to T-Park their vehicles on their driveway. To be considered T-Parked, half or more of the vehicle must be on the owner’s driveway.  Vehicles which are not properly T-Parked and are causing an obstruction or danger to traffic will be towed.  It is important that vehicles not cause on obstruction to traffic should emergency responders need to pass that part of the road.
4. Parking is not permitted by any vehicle on the grass portion of their lot, sidewalk, street, curbside or other common areas.
5. Vehicles parking on common ground, the private road or areas designated as no parking areas are subject to towing without any warning.
6. Only roadworthy vehicles are allowed to park in guest parking. Any vehicle parked in guest parking that are not roadworthy, or are otherwise inoperable, will be towed without warning. That would include vehicles with missing or expired tags.
7. No personal commercial vehicles (category 1 vehicles) are permitted to use guest parking at any time and may only park on their unit’s driveway. Any category 2 or 3 vehicles found on the property will be towed without warning.
8. No vehicle maintenance or repairs shall be performed in guest parking with the exception of changing out of a flat tire.  Individuals caught doing so will be responsible for all costs related to the repair of any damage to the parking area should there be any.
9. Residents who wish to expand their driveways to 30 feet may do so as long as they ask for Association approval by submitting an ACC. Please contact us at for more information.

The Board of Directors of Devon-Aire Villas # 1 would never like to see anyone’s car towed or the extra expense that comes with it and hope that you take this matter seriously. Please be considerate of your neighbors when using guest parking who have the same right to use guest parking as you do. Keep the roads safe by not parking on the private road. Any resident failing to adhere to community rules regarding parking risks fines, having their vehicle towed, or both. At no time will the Association compensate any vehicle owner should their vehicle be towed.  IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that members renting their property pass this information along to their tenants to avoid fines or other issues. Any member or community resident that needs a copy of the Devon-Aire Villas HOA #1 Rules & Regulations can find them online by visiting us on the web at http://devonairehoa1.blogspot.com or can request a hard copy by sending us email at devonairehoa1@gmail.com.  If you do not have access to email you can contact us by phone at (305) 859-1462 or in writing at 14373 SW 142^nd St, Miami, Florida 33186.

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