Miami Condo Manager Arrested for Illegal Kickbacks

Authorities say Maria del Carmen Alvarez-Concepcion received over $20,000 in unauthorized payments from a contractor.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:21pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a stack of cash and a pen on a dark background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the financial irregularities uncovered in this case.The arrest of a Miami condo manager for alleged kickbacks raises concerns about financial transparency in some homeowners associations.Today in Miami

The building manager of the Greynolds Park Club condominiums in North Miami Beach, Maria del Carmen Alvarez-Concepcion, has been arrested for allegedly receiving illegal kickback payments from a contractor working on the building. Investigators from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office real estate fraud squad say Alvarez-Concepcion accepted $20,910 in unauthorized payments that were concealed from the condo association's board of directors.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns about financial transparency and oversight in some Miami-area condominium associations, where managers can wield significant control over multimillion-dollar contracts and spending. Residents have long raised issues about excessive renovations, missing records, and a lack of accountability.

The details

According to the arrest report, Alvarez-Concepcion admitted to accepting the kickbacks from the contractor. Residents like Jean Claude, a 45-year resident and HOA board member, say they are not surprised by the news and have had long-standing concerns about Alvarez-Concepcion's management of the building's finances.

  • Alvarez-Concepcion was arrested at her place of work on Friday.

The players

Maria del Carmen Alvarez-Concepcion

The 57-year-old building manager of the Greynolds Park Club condominiums in North Miami Beach who was arrested for allegedly receiving illegal kickbacks from a contractor.

Jean Claude

A 45-year resident of the Greynolds Park Club condominiums and a member of the condo association's board of directors.

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO)

The law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation into the alleged kickbacks received by Alvarez-Concepcion.

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What they’re saying

“People are shocked.”

— Jean Claude, Resident and HOA board member

“I am very happy that the state is investigating what is going on in the condominium. We have a huge problem in the condo association, huge.”

— Jean Claude, Resident and HOA board member

“I know her personally, she has qualities, and she has faults. Are you surprised to hear that this happened to her? I know I cannot say I'm surprised.”

— Jean Claude, Resident and HOA board member

“I think that if the state is doing the job correctly, they should dig, try to find the money, and when you find the money, you'll find the truth. We have a lot of renovations, a lot of money spent, and we spend too much money.”

— Jean Claude, Resident and HOA board member

What’s next

Investigators say they will continue to examine the condo association's financial records and contracts to determine the full extent of any wrongdoing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for stronger financial oversight and transparency in some Miami-area condominium associations, where managers can wield significant control over spending and contracts. Residents have long raised concerns about excessive costs and a lack of accountability, and this arrest underscores the importance of rigorous auditing and governance to protect homeowners' investments.