Q: Should I include DHA in my lawsuit against a tenant who trashed my property?
They were supposed to perform inspections.
I’ve reported (on their website form) my tenant (to DHA) for using fraudulent info to obtain funds.
Tenant left a lot of trash behind that shows how she manipulated the system to pay her rent and child support including fictitious phone numbers and forging signatures.
I want to suit the tenant but wonder if Dallas Housing Authority bears some responsibility as well. They do not actually attempt to verify the person they talk to is actually the right person as I believe this tenant did have her aunt pretending to be my wife who is the owner of the property leased to DHA. They have a landlord services but the information is updated slowly but does show inspections that failed and were neglected.
I have a very good contract. Tenant likely ha
Damage to the home is roughly $6,000 - $10,000
I’m documenting everything including discussion with DHA and the tenant who has now moved.
A: I'm not sure why this is labeled Criminal Law but a lawsuit to recover money is always some flavor of civil law... consult an attorney with experience suing the government to find out about the immunity issues.
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