If this is such as major issue that they sent a letter around, and they feel everyone should do it, then the best way to make sure it's done is they make it building wide project.When they do these projects however, they either increase the monthly fees for everyone, or do a one time assessment charge.

You are right, there are new buildings being completed and many units entering the market; however, these are rental units that command a much higher price per sf than my units, and usually charge and extra $150-200/mo for parking, while my places all have dedicated building parking.  

We thought we were buying in a lateral market, so that was unexpected. 

I found mine like that and he charge me $400 to cut it and install it.

We include audit defense at no extra charge with every study even though an audit is extremely unlikely.

You are the one that is in charge here.

Since things happened unexpectedly and sooner than we planned for, we are trying to figure out what to do with our place here in Imperial Beach.

-Lastly, make sure your contract outlines all the possible fees you can be charged for. 

(and wasn't there less than 5 mins prior, so think she was stealing it) I put it back, give her the check and receipts and ask her to sign saying she received the check and understands the charges for cleaning, carpet damage.  

They have a tenant guarantee that if the tenants move out or are evicted before the lease is up they don't charge another placement/finding fee.