ENEMIES OF THE DISABLED

ADA WATCHLIST ENTRY – FLORIDA HOA DISCRIMINATION ALERT

Name: JoAnn Nesta Burnett, Esq.

Law Firm: Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Status: ACTIVE – UNDER FEDERAL COMPLAINT REVIEW

Alert Issued: April 28, 2025

Filed By: Advocates for Disabled Americans, Veterans, Police, Firemen & Families

Case Reference: ADA/FHA Retaliation & Obstruction (Aquino v. Orange Blossom Ranch HOA)

JoAnn Nesta Burnett is listed on the ADA Advocates National HOA Watchlist due to her direct role in:

• Retaliating against a disabled American (Darren Dione Aquino, 9/11 survivor with COPD and asthma) for asserting a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act and ADA.
• Misusing her legal position to accuse the complainant of making “threats” for stating his intention to file a federal case — a constitutionally protected action.
• Attempting to obstruct the interactive process by falsely stating it was “terminated” by the complainant, despite her client’s eight-month delay in action.
• Demanding excessive and unnecessary medical disclosures, in violation of federal fair housing guidance issued by HUD and the Department of Justice.
• Contributing to a hostile and uninhabitable housing environment, resulting in physical harm, emotional distress, and financial burden to the disabled party.

• Violation of Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)(3)(B)
• Retaliation under 42 U.S.C. § 3617
• Potential violation of ADA Title III, 42 U.S.C. § 12182(b)(2)(A)(ii)
• Abuse of legal authority and professional misconduct

This attorney is currently under formal investigation through a federal housing complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and subject to further civil rights action.

We recommend that disabled individuals, veterans, and families in Florida be advised before engaging with Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. or attorney JoAnn Nesta Burnett in any HOA, condominium, or community housing-related matters.

Status: Publicly Documented – Evidence Preserved

Next Update: Pending outcome of federal review and additional filings

For more information or to report similar HOA-related discrimination,

contact:

ADA Advocates Legal Division

www.ADAAdvocates.org