Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.
condo association special assessment dispute. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have been renting for 8 years. My monthly rent is $3,556. I have a written lease.
Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?
Not gonna lie, I put off calling an attorney for weeks. Wish I hadn't waited.
I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.
Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under your state's security deposit statute. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct properly documented.
Have you looked into getting legal advice? Might be more affordable than you think.
I talked to a lawyer when this happened to me. Worth every penny.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
The #1 mistake I see here is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. But don't just take my word for it, get real legal advice.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. Caveat: I'm not your lawyer and this isn't legal advice lol
This is one of those situations where even a quick legal consult pays for itself.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.
Fwiw my neighbor dealt with this and said the lawyer made it go away fast.
I think half the threads here are about this exact issue.
The trap most people fall into is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.