Monarch Investment and Management Group Lawsuits
Monarch Investment and Management Group (MIMG) is a real estate investment and management company that has been involved in a number of lawsuits alleging that it engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices, violated tenant rights, and discriminated against tenants.
Examples of Monarch Investment and Management Group Lawsuits
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Pena v. Monarch Investment and Management Group et al (2022): This case is a class action lawsuit alleging that MIMG violated the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against tenants with disabilities. The plaintiffs allege that MIMG refused to rent to tenants with disabilities, failed to make reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities, and evicted tenants with disabilities without justification.
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Morse v. Monarch Investment & Management Group, LLC (2021): This case alleges that MIMG violated the Kansas Consumer Protection Act by engaging in deceptive and unfair business practices. The plaintiff alleges that MIMG falsely advertised the condition of its rental properties, failed to maintain its rental properties in a habitable condition, and illegally charged tenants fees.
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Wolf of Main Street (2022): This Bloomberg article reports on MIMG’s eviction practices and how the company has taken advantage of weaknesses in the law to churn tenants with little knowledge of their rights and few options.
Allegations Against Monarch Investment and Management Group
MIMG has been accused of the following:
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Discriminating against tenants: MIMG has been accused of discriminating against tenants on the basis of their race, national origin, disability, and familial status.
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Violating tenant rights: MIMG has been accused of violating tenant rights by failing to maintain its rental properties in a habitable condition, failing to provide adequate notice of evictions, and illegally charging tenants fees.
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Engaging in unfair and deceptive business practices: MIMG has been accused of engaging in unfair and deceptive business practices by falsely advertising the condition of its rental properties, failing to disclose important information to tenants, and using pressure tactics to collect rent.
Impact of Monarch Investment and Management Group Lawsuits
The lawsuits against MIMG have had a significant impact on the company. MIMG has been forced to pay millions of dollars in settlements and damages to tenants. The company has also been forced to change its practices to ensure that it is complying with the law.
Resources for Tenants
If you have been a tenant of MIMG and believe that you have been discriminated against or that your rights have been violated, you may have legal options. You should consult with an attorney to discuss your case.
Here are some resources that can help you find an attorney:
- The American Association for Justice
- The American Bar Association
- The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Disclaimer
This information is not intended to be legal advice. You should always consult with an attorney to discuss your specific case.
