@Preethi S. why would the PMC give you $4k, especially when they know, as an attorney has already told you, you are unlikely to win in court?

Supposedly the tenant hasn't paid and she filed for eviction but the judge required the property manager to apply for assistance on behalf of the tenants before proceeding with an eviction.

They still owe the back rent as evidenced by the fact that your resident gave you a credit card authorization.If CFPB doesn't have a solution, then you have to decide if going to small claims court is worth it.

I'd go to Small Claims Court (<$7000. in MA).

Hire an attorney and proceed with the eviction.In the future, I recommend you don't accept "landlord references" from friends or family members.

The real issue is that they didn’t have a plan to monitor usage or set up protections to minimize costs during the eviction process.Ideally, the PM could’ve done things like:Limit access to unnecessary areas to reduce power use.Install smart thermostats to keep heat at a safe minimum.Request a utility cap in court during eviction proceedings (if allowed in your area).Bottom line: It’s less about the utility switch itself and more about proactively managing costs once the tenant overstayed.bro what? 

The client can distribute proceeds through a private agreement without involving the title.

Unlike a foreclosure, a deed in lieu of foreclosure does not extinguish any of the liens and encumbrances affecting the property.Most courts recognize the execution of a deed in lieu of foreclosure in a transaction subsequent to the original mortgage transaction as a legitimate alternative to foreclosure proceedings.

The second lot had the remnants of a tennis court the original owner had built, but was now in disrepair.  

Thank you so much for the information, my eviction has been filed with the court so I'm waiting to hear about the date next.