We are also in pending litigation with the PM for a variety of issues and criminal  charges are being pursued, all before I heard of the balance disputes.  

I want to be fair and avoid civil action.

This makes their personal net worth unattractive to a potential lawsuit litigant and sets barriers between the assets they control and their own personal possessions.As entrepreneurs, we live now like others won't, so later in life, we can live the way others can't.David J Dachtera"Success is not a destination.

(Remember, it's not whether you are right or wrong, it's what your underwriter will insure)Ok, that said, first you need the basics the most important sites or offices will be, your property appraiser/assessor, your clerk of courts/register of deeds/official records search, your tax collector, and your local civil records section of the clerk of courts.

After Allison in 2001, Houston underwent massive civil works projects for flood control.  

This is what I found:From the Ohio code:http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4735.09"...has not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude, and has not been finally adjudged by a court to have violated any municipal, state, or federal civil rights laws relevant to the protection of purchasers or sellers of real estate..."

I borrowed at 20%  not really knowing.. although I had a RE license so I knew the term ( one reason I think many should take RE license course) any way lender turned into a real jerk I went to Jacoby and Meyers for 50 bucks attorney wrote a letter.. all my payments went to principal and I just paid back the principal and paid no interest.. and they accepted that instead of litigating because they knew they would lose. and could lose treble damages.

And before you rent your 1st apt you should try to stop by the Hartford civil court and listen in on landlord / tenant issues.

One catch that may come up is if the the HOA is ever caught in litigation, this may hamper your ability to unload the condo at your convenience - it deters buyers and banks.  

Under California Civil Code Section 1950.5(f)(1), you had an obligation to give us written notice of our right to an initial inspection.