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For three years, Stephen Steiner lived in a nightmare inside his Palm Springs condominium. The crawlspace above his ceiling-legally HOA property-was infested with roof rats, saturated with urine and feces, and left unaddressed despite repeated reports. Instead of protecting him, the HOA president, property manager, and management company ignored his pleas, leaving him to endure toxic conditions that destroyed his health and stability. But the betrayal didn't stop there. In his search for justice, Steiner hired an attorney-only to discover too late that she had once worked for the law firm representing the HOA. What followed was a devastating conflict of interest. Evidence went unsent. Inspection reports disappeared. Promises turned into silence. Months dragged by while Steiner suffered, growing sicker with every delay. Instead of fighting for him, his attorney shielded her former colleagues, ensuring that the cost of repair would never fall on those responsible. The consequences were catastrophic. Steiner developed shingles, Bell's palsy, fungal infections, and vision loss in his right eye. He cracked teeth from grinding under relentless stress. Ultimately, he was forced to pay for repairs to HOA property out of his own pocket-draining his finances and leaving him no choice but to sell his home at a devastating loss. A Special Place is a raw and unflinching memoir of systemic negligence, legal betrayal, and calculated cruelty. Told through documented emails, inspection reports, photos, and videos, it is more than one man's story-it is an indictment of an HOA, a management company, and a lawyer who conspired through inaction and deceit to ruin the very person they were meant to serve. This is not just a memoir. It is a warning. For homeowners, for anyone hiring an attorney, and for those who believe justice is guaranteed-Steiner's story reveals how quickly the system can turn against you, and how devastating the cost of trust can be.

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""A damning indictment of how far professionals can sink into unethical behavior. This book exposes the depravity of an HOA, its lawyers, and a corrupt system. A jury of reasonable people would stand with Mr. Steiner."" ""Stephen Steiner's memoir is a raw, unflinching account of systemic neglect and betrayal. Every page is backed by evidence, making it impossible to dismiss his story as anything but the truth."" ""Disturbing, courageous, and unforgettable. A Special Place is both a personal testimony and a public warning about what happens when those in power put profits over people."" ""This book takes readers into the dark heart of HOA abuse and legal malpractice. It is a story of survival, resilience, and a demand for accountability."" ""An unfiltered look at how neglect and corruption can destroy a life. Steiner's story should outrage every homeowner, every client, and every citizen who believes in justice.""

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