This book is not fiction.
It is not exaggerated.
It is not speculation.
This is the true story of how corruption, negligence, and betrayal destroyed my life. When my home became unlivable due to a toxic, rat-infested crawlspace, I turned to those who were supposed to help—the HOA, the property management company, and my attorney. Instead, they protected each other and left me to suffer.
Attorney Rhona S. Kauffman, once employed by the HOA’s law firm Guralnick & Gilliland, concealed her conflict of interest, stalled my case, and buried evidence that should have forced the HOA to act. Seabreeze Management and HOA president Shelley Westall turned their backs, ignoring years of documented inspection reports, photos, and videos. What should have been a straightforward case became a nightmare of legal misconduct and systemic cover-ups.
I lost my home, my health, and years of my life because of their actions. This book exposes the corruption that thrives behind HOA walls, how easily the system can fail a homeowner, and the devastating toll it takes on those caught in its grip. Backed by hard evidence—emails, inspection reports, and firsthand documentation—this is not speculation. It is fact.
A SPECIAL PLACE
A Special Place is a raw, unflinching memoir of one man's descent into a living nightmare-betrayed by the very people and systems meant to protect him. After discovering a severe rodent infestation in his condo, the author did what any responsible homeowner would: he sought help. But what followed wasn't resolution-it was a calculated campaign of delay, negligence, and betrayal.
“It is s truly shaming indictment of our society that so many seemingly professional people would behave in such grossly unethical ways. Sections of American society have descended into such depths of depravity that previous generations would not recognize the same country. I do hope that one or more of the unethical people exposed by Mr. Steiner will sue him. It would get the attention of the media, and I am 100% certain that a jury of reasonable people would find for Mr. Steiner.”
— Neil F.
“A gut-wrenching, brutally honest account of legal betrayal and human cruelty. I couldn’t put it down—and I couldn’t stop thinking about it after I did.”
— Emily R.
“You think you know what negligence looks like—until you read this. The emotional weight, the psychological toll, the physical destruction… it’s harrowing. And it’s all true.”
— Richard Z.
Horrifying.
Cruel.
Unbelievable.
With mounting evidence, documented emails, and medical records, Steiner turns to an attorney—only to be deceived once again. Unbeknownst to him, the lawyer he hires once worked for the very firm representing the HOA, a conflict of interest that would derail his fight for justice. What follows is a harrowing descent into emotional, physical, and financial ruin, orchestrated by the very people meant to help.
Told with brutal honesty and supported by verifiable documentation, this memoir is not just a personal story—it’s an indictment of legal malpractice, corporate indifference, and the emotional cost of being silenced. From shingles and Bell’s palsy to the loss of his home, Steiner lays bare the toll this ordeal took on his life, health, and sanity.
This book is a testament to survival, a warning to others, and a demand for accountability. If you’ve ever wondered how far corruption and neglect can go when no one is watching—or caring—A Special Place delivers the answer in haunting, unforgettable detail.
Undeniable Evidence of Criminal Negligence
This video footage reveals the hazardous conditions I was forced to endure for years—conditions knowingly ignored by Shelley Westall, Seabreeze Management, Rhona Kauffman, and the HOA Board. Despite clear health risks and their legal obligation to act, they chose to do nothing. Instead, they delayed, deflected, and protected each other while I lived in a biohazard. This is not just negligence—it is willful endangerment, a violation of health and safety laws, and a blatant abuse of duty.
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After years of being ignored, lied to, and left to suffer, it’s time to hold them accountable. Every dollar brings me one step closer to justice.