And you'll have to pay to defend yourself and hope that you can subsequently recover your legal fees from the other party when the truth comes out.That being said, if the guy says he is going to the 'city' to file the lien, he likely has no clue and is just bluffing, so you can probably get this under control with a stern letter from your attorney to keep his emotional decisions in check.

based on what the Attorney is stating, your contract with the PM may have an imdemnification clause releasing the management company of any liability, or the attorney is bluffing, and hoping you will sign a hold harmless letter removing the pm company from the lawsuit.

J and Mark: I'm about 3/4 through your book (just finished section on stalling/bluffing) and it's fantastic.

No, they are just bluffing and bullying you.

If you're fairly sure about your tenants, then these neighbors are probably bluffing.

BLUF: Was supposed to close an off market cash purchase in <10 days and we're now going on 3 weeks.

If you did, the buyer can still force you through a lawsuit, but you should win.Hopefully, the buyer is just bluffing.

BLUF - a maintenance company my property manager uses approved the installation of an A/C unit to a third party vendor without our authorization. 

Purchase price: $205,000 Cash invested: $13,800 BLUF: Purchased primary residence had a roommate and now a fully functional rental.

She was probably bluffing, but who knows.