The $16,000 Nightmare #difficultguest #propertymanagement

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A cautionary tale of a $16,000 damage claim resulting from an ex-NBA player's stay. The guest was arrested for domestic violence at the property and vandalized the home with a 'splatter paint' job, resulting in national news coverage.

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