Q: Can a property manager pick and choose who he chooses to follow the rules? Or must all rules be enforced equally?
Property manager fined me for items on stairway after they had been there for years and my neighbors have items in their stairways and were never given a warning to remove them?
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A property manager should enforce rules consistently and fairly for all tenants. Picking and choosing who must follow the rules can be seen as discriminatory and could lead to legal issues. If you've been fined while your neighbors have not, it's understandable to feel frustrated.
You have the right to request clarification on why the rules were enforced only for you. Document the situation with photos of your neighbors' items and any communication you've had with the property manager. This will help support your case if you decide to pursue it further.
Consider discussing the issue with your property manager directly to seek a resolution. If the response is unsatisfactory, you may need to explore other options, such as contacting a tenant's rights organization or seeking legal advice.
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