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Eviction Question — property manager stealing from HOA

Started by need_help_creator_TX · Feb 20, 2023 · 1,129 views · 5 replies
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need_help_creator_TX OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

property manager stealing from HOA. I've been dealing with this for about 9 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been in this property for 8 years. My monthly rent is $2,037. I have a written lease.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.

Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under state landlord-tenant code. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct in violation of notice requirements.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

AB
AgentBroker_TX

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

DN
DataPrivacy_Nerd

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

SM
SeniorDevMike_PDX

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

HC
HRManager_Chicago

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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