these go to mediation.. stick to your guns until it cost you money then decide.. taking 10k and finding something else is not a bad deal   read your contract and see if there is in deed an attorney clause in there might not be.. most of these like I said if they are dont on State NAR forms have mandatory mediation which resolves 95% of cases thats why its there other wise court would be clogged up..

Your contract most likely states mediation is the solution and legal issues won’t go to court.

Contracts are meant to either be mediated OR contested and enforced in a court of law.

Have the PM try to mediate it and smooth the situation.

We’re looking at going to mediation first and foremost. 

Has any one had tenants call them to be a mediator and peace maker between them and another tenant living in a building? 

Know whatever you agree to during Mediation can not be overturned, even by a judge, so knowing your options before you go to mediation and knowing that you are qualified to keep the property is vital. 

Which is why usually a mediation agreement is good. 

Mediation and then attorneys would be involved in it though, and that's more money out of your pocket. 

Try to get this in front of mediator/judge as they take non-payment seriously.