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property manager stealing from HOA — any advice?

Started by TaxPro_CPA_17 · May 16, 2025 · 1,135 views · 6 replies
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TaxPro_CPA_17 OP

Quick background on my situation in Illinois — any input appreciated.

property manager stealing from HOA. I've been dealing with this for about 10 months now and the situation isn't improving.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

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motion_sickness_31

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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startuplife_13

Oh god, another one of these.

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.

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exhibit_a_hole_10

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.

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justmyopinion_23

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. Take the above with a huge disclaimer that I'm just some person on the internet.

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sideproject_34

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

DT
desperate_times_etc_27

Following this thread — Subscribing to this thread. In a similar spot.