9890 S. Maryland Pkwy, Suite 200A
Las Vegas, NV 89183
Michael is a property manager and is also on the board at the Meridian in Las Vegas. Michael Schurer has improperly used his influence on the board to get preferential treatment for at least one of the homeowners for the properties he manages at the Meridian. His dealings with the Community Manager, Darcy Waterhouse, at the Meridian in Las Vegas have put Darcy in a position to break the law by giving preferential treatment to Michael Schurer's client. While this might be great if you have a property that Michael manages at the Meridian because you will receive benefits from his improper dealings you might consider looking for someone who operates within the law if you are looking to buy real estate, rent at the Meridian or have a property at the Meridian that you want someone to manage.
Darcy Waterhouse who works for First Service Residential in Las Vegas has been reported, but First Service, while not denying the illegal activity, simply points back to Michael Schurer and says Darcy is acting at the direction of the board. The Meridian Board has received a request for Michael Schurer to step down, but Michael continues to operate on the Meridian Board, and manage properties at the Meridian and continues his influence over Darcy Waterhouse.
The Meridian Board has all the information about Michael's improper behavior and they have the opportunity to have Michael step down, but at the time of this writing have declined to force him to do so despite Michael's obvious conflict of interest. Since there are only 3 board members and Michael is one of them it's evident the other 2 board members are currently willing to be complicit in the illegal activity at the Meridian.
I'd strongly urge anyone who is looking into renting, buying or living at the Meridian in Las Vegas to first make sure Michael Schurer is no longer on the board before you do anything else. I'm aware of at least one pending lawsuit against First Service and when they topple, I suspect Michael will go down also, and would be lucky to avoid jail time.
We have similar experience and complains with First Service Residential management company. They need to stop or to be stop such unethical and illegal business hurt other home owners that they target to with HOA.
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More information is coming to light about Michael Schurer. I just received 2 e-mails this past week giving even more info about Michael. One that stated he used company property for his property management company - even parking his own golf cart in an employee space. The security guards give out his business cards! He has served on the board and helped create new rules that will benefit his personal company at the expense of the Meridian Property. Darcy Waterhouse has been complicit in Michael Schurer's illegal activities for years! The other e-mail stated that Michael Schurer bullied and harassed other business people on the Meridian Property - even calling the police and trying to bring up false charges! Michael Schurer is certainly a man this is blatantly out of control. Welcome to Las Vegas and the Meridian Property! Unfortunately Darcy Waterhouse and First Service Residential do not only not prevent a fraudster like Michael Schurer from existing but they help people like this thrive! Shame on Michael Schurer, Darcy Waterhouse and First Service Residential!
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ReplyDeleteHiding behind a computer screen using the alias "John James", "Bloggity Dog" etc, we know who you are posting this "Defamation Of Character" blog which is no more than cowardly, despicable and malicious lies slandering my good name and the reputation of IMS Realty LLC by claiming fraud and criminal conduct without proof and for the purpose of damaging my personal and business reputation.
We have been dealing successfully with hundreds of clients and homeowners over the years and pride ourselves on honest, professional, legal, ethical and transparent dealings; and we have an stellar reputation in the Las Vegas business community.
We REFUSE to allow this defamation and character assassination to continue and intend to deal with all individuals by holding them accountable to fullest extent of the law. BE ADVISED, OUR ATTORNEYS WILL BE HANDLING THESE EGREGIOUS AND COWARDICE ATTACKS.
Rest assured that we will file a Defamation Of Charter and Business lawsuit against you if this post is not removed immediately. Furthermore, any future defamatory statements written or oral will be met with the same response, a lawsuit for Defamation of Character and Business against you.
THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER WARNINGS IN THIS VENUE!
M. Schurer/IMS Realty LLC
You have forgot to mention Schurer's conflict of interest at every executive meeting, he must abstain from voting on any issue involving one of his clients. How can any sane person not see that he should step down from the board, he is inflicting damage to the Meridian Private Residences reputation with every new post on the internet! Quit threatening people and just step down!!
ReplyDeleteMichael I'm no coward. It''s not defamation if it's true. I replied to your attorney welcoming a lawsuit and requested that you come up with ONE THING I HAVE SAID THAT IS NOT TRUE. You failed to even reply. It seems your lawsuit is a disingenuous attempt to threaten and bully me from your position on the board and that is shameful, but not very surprising. I've started a blog compiling evidence if you would care to respond: https://michaelschurerscams.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteMichael Schurer is under investigation by the Nevada Real Estate Division and has refused to answer questions during the last official HOA meeting at the Meridian. Michael Schurer has claimed there is no proof, but plenty exists https://michaelschurerscams.blogspot.com Why is Michael Schurer not answering these questions?
ReplyDeleteThe Nevada Real Estate Division has substantiated the claims against Michael Schurer who violated NRS 116.31034 NRS 116.3103 through NAC 116.405 NRS 116.31034 and NRS 116.31144 and NAC 116.457 and NRS 116.3103 through NAC 116.405 and NRS 116.31083. Michael Schurer was guilty of not disclosing his conflict of interest on his nomination form, using a charging station belonging to the association for his personal business golf cart and working with the board of directors to take illegal steps block another candidate's information on the nomination form. Michael Schurer has threatened a defamation suit and yet the Department of Business and industry has substantiated the claims against Michael Schurer. Oddly one claim was not substantiated - that Michael will recuse himself from voting or acting against units he maganages - this was not based on evidence but for some reason, contrary to evidence, the Department simply taking Michael at his word that he would recuse himself in the future. Why they would trust a repeated abuser and offender of his position on this matter is perplexing. Would you?
ReplyDeleteCan you please copy and paste the exact wording you received from the Nevada Real Estate Division?
ReplyDeleteRe: Case 2017-2347 "The Division reviewed all documents and evidence and concluded the following. Michael Schurer failed to disclose that he manages several units in the Meridian community. He also indicated in his nomination form that he does not have a possible conflict of interest. Therefore, the allegation Michael Schurer violated NRS 116.31034 (9) (a) is SUBSTANTIATED.
ReplyDeleteMichael Schurer did utilize a charging station belonging to the Association to charge his personal golf cart. Therefore the allegation Mr. Schurer violated NRS 116.3103 (1) through NAC 116.405 (1) (a) is SUBSTANTIATED.
All the board members in their responses admitted that the 2016 audit was completed in August 18, 2017. The completion date was beyond the 210 days required by stature to have an audit completed. Therefore, the allegation the board of directors violated NRS 116.31144 (c) and NAC 116.457 (1) (b) is SUBSTANTIATED.
In your complaint you raised the issue of the validity of the 2017 elections as your candidate statement was not included. The board of directors decided to seek a legal opinion on the matter, Ms. Higbee was contacted and provided a legal opinion. Ms. Higbee and the board of directors cited attorney-client privilege as a reason not to provide it. Ms. Higbee indicated in her letter there was not enough time to conduct a meeting so the board of directors gave verbal consent to seek a legal opinion. This is highly unusual as the requirements to act in this capacity requires a meeting. A review of the governing documents indicated that the board of directors are not allowed to take action without a meeting. The board of directors acted beyond on the scope of their authority. Therefore, the allegation the board of directors violated NRS 116.3103 (1) through NAC 116.405 (1) (a) and NRS 116.31083 is SUBSTANTIATED.
The Division has taken action it deemed necessary and the board of directors will be notified of such action."
We own a couple of units at The Meridian and have become friends with a few other owners and can personally speak on behalf of us when i say we have seen this same scenario play out year after year. These two Sean Syryda and Daniel Gray surface out of nowhere every year at this time, for the HOA Board elections. throwing out to people they don't even know divisive language and pushing conspiracy theories. I’m not quite sure who is taken in by this foolishness, however I can assure you that I, along with others are not. This has gone on for so many years now, that this nonsense has become very annoying.
ReplyDeleteUnlike Mr. Sryrda and Mr Gray we actually live at The Meridian and I believe that we are much more knowledgable about the actual activities that take place here than they possibly could be.
We have seen nothing but positive actions and improvements made by our current HOA Board. I personally attended the last homeowners meeting where Mr. Gray was forcibly removed from the meeting by security as his defamatory commentary became nonsensical and went completely off the rails. Accusation after accusation was being made , shouting as he was being led out, leaving the others at he meeting in total shock. It was clear to all of us, there was no reasoning to support his ramblings. Dan Gray who clearly is the author of this blog, handed out his letter at the meeting and also mailed same info (lucky me i got two)
As for Sean Syryda, his accusations are just as wild. He may not remember me, but I remember him well from the time he did serve on the meridian Board. From the homeowners meetings i attended, for two years he was never at the meetings. He was on speaker on a cell phone and we would have to piece together his commentary that way.
Its pretty obvious he's still harboring great pain from being voted off of the Board and wants some sort of revenge. To continue to repeat this performance year after year is quite embarrassing to witness. Between him and Daniel Grays complaint with the Nevada Real Estate Division over ridiculous items personally deemed "out of compliance" with the law, he then has the gall to complain that the HOA had to spend money to defend the complaint, after he was the one that initiated it! Not a person i feel comfortable with making good decisions on behalf myself let alone all owners.
I’m don't mean to throw out defamatory remarks or pass judgement on others, I think ones harshest critic should be himself. and it is with the utmost respect to all Meridian owners that I pass this information along to you.
I’m not sure if there is anything that can be done to quit reliving this scenario year after year, but as for us, we just want to enjoy the amazing property that The Meridian has become and getting better all the time.
You may be thinking, “why don’t you run for the HOA Board if you have so much to say”? Probably the same reason most other meridian owners would have....
It is simply that I don’t want that hassle (for obvious reasons stated above) The Meridian is not a Country for heavens sake! It’s a nice community in which we all deserve the right to live in peacefully and in the best conditions possible. And other than this annual pain in the rear, this is exactly what we have. And it is all made possible by the individuals on our board that selflessly donate their time, listen to us complain, and painstakingly make this a better place to live day after day. Hats off to our Board. I don’t want your job, but I appreciate you for the job you do!
I would agree with you about having a point about Mr. Gray complaining about the fees charged to a lawyer for him initiating the state investigation if the investigation was frivolous. Unfortunately, the state found that Mr. Schurer and the board and counsel had broken several laws. The state investigation is quite troubling. If you own a couple of units then you are paying a portion of fees every month to go towards a lawyer that has supported Mr. Schurer in breaking the law and then again you are paying when counsel has defended Mr. Schurer and the board during the state investigations because the correct matter of law was not arrived at by our lawyer the first time around. Not to mention the fees that may be associated with the investigation that are currently confidential.
ReplyDeleteImagine the audacity of a board member that would use a lawyer to help them remove a rival's candidate statement as if it was his own personal lawyer and then pass along those fees to the homeowners. Sounds to me like the get-a-life account is Michael Schurer. No homeowner in their right mind would be OK with this!
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