A Mequon family returned to their home after living out of state for a couple of years to find it ransacked to the tune of $30,000 in damages.
Beth and Mark Stay, who have five children, have been couch surfing while they wait for a decision from their insurance company.
“They had to pull out all the cabinetry because of burst pipes,” Mark Stay said. “We don’t have an oven, sink or dishwasher to use right now.”
The family contracted Real Property Management when they initially moved to Arizona, purchasing landlord insurance as well. While away, they started hearing from neighbors about issues with the new tenant, including trash buildup and later squatters who refused to leave even after being evicted…