Residents at Owosso Apartment Complex Report Sudden Eviction Notices, Raise Concerns Over Management

Eviction notices spark confusion and concern as residents question what went wrong behind the scenes

OWOSSO, Mich. — Several residents at the Kona Villa apartment complex say they were served seven day eviction notices Friday, claiming they were never informed of rent increases they are now accused of owing.

Tenants tell a similar story. Many say they completed required annual re-determination paperwork last year and were given a set rent amount to pay. Now, they say they are being told they should have been paying more, despite never receiving notice of an increase.

“It sounds like a communication error, but people are now facing eviction over something they say they were never told,” one resident said.

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There are also questions about unpaid bills tied to the property. According to residents, the complex has fallen behind on water payments owed to the City of Owosso. Trash service has reportedly been interrupted at least twice in the past year due to nonpayment, with garbage piling up for weeks at a time. Additionally, residents claim there are multiple liens against the property from contractors, including lawn care and HVAC services, alleging they were not paid.

The property is owned by Frank Sinito, whose home in Ohio was recently raided by federal agents, according to reports from WKYC. Details surrounding that investigation have not been fully released, and it is unclear if it is connected to the issues raised at Kona Villa.

Many residents affected by the eviction notices are elderly or disabled, according to posts circulating on social media. A tenant recently organized a resident meeting in an effort to address the situation and determine next steps.

Concerns about the property extend beyond rent disputes. A former maintenance worker claims supplies were often only provided ahead of inspections, such as those conducted by HUD or REAC. Outside of those periods, he says many repairs were delayed unless maintance paid out of pocket, estimating maintenance spent thousands of dollars of their own money.

I have reached out to Kona Villa Apartments and have not yet heard back.