From: Justin Horn <JustinHornUSA@pm.me>
To: Sara Kane <sara.kane@greystar.com>
Cc: goldtexmgr@greystar.com, Ryan Siminske <ryan.siminske@greystar.com>
Date: October 6, 2025 10:35 PM
Subject: Re: Resident Conduct and On-Site Interaction Expectations

Ms. Kane,

This message serves as a formal response to your recent correspondence regarding my interactions with residents and staff. I am writing to clarify the facts, assert my rights under my lease and federal and state fair-housing laws, and request documentation supporting the allegations you conveyed.

First, I want to emphasize that I am the documented victim of an assault in this building that was charged as ethnic intimidation, a hate-motivated crime. The ongoing treatment I have received from certain employees and now in your letter reflects the same pattern of bias, scapegoating, and rumor-based accusation that I have repeatedly reported. These allegations are deeply concerning and appear to perpetuate discriminatory assumptions rather than address the actual misconduct I have documented by staff.

Your letter describes me as "lingering" in common areas and "engaging staff for extended periods." These are not violations of any lease term or rule. I was expressly told by management staff, including Mr. Siminske, that I could cool off in the hallway as my apartment's air conditioning hasn't worked in 10 days. I have never interfered with operations or prevented employees from performing their duties. Suggesting otherwise misrepresents the circumstances and reframes a health-related accommodation as misconduct.

Your letter also references "confrontations" with cleaning staff. I reported these same incidents as harassment and gossip directed toward me. The fact that my report of being targeted was turned around into an accusation against me illustrates a retaliatory and biased response. At no point have I engaged in threats, profanity, or behavior that violates my lease. The lease defines violations clearly -- failure to pay rent, property damage, subletting, or violation of the written Community Rules and Regulations. None of these apply to my conduct.

The introduction of unverified rumors about my "behavior" or "recording devices" is similarly inappropriate and defamatory. Pennsylvania's wiretap statute does not prohibit the visible use of safety devices in public or shared spaces. More importantly, the accusation itself -- made without evidence -- suggests an attempt to stigmatize me for taking reasonable safety precautions following a violent hate crime.

I must therefore request the following in writing:

1. The complete Community Rules and Regulations and any internal policy you are relying upon to claim that my conduct violated community standards.
2. Copies of any complaints or "reports" that led to your email, including the dates, names of complainants, and the substance of each claim.
3. Confirmation that my previous complaint concerning the porters' harassment has been formally logged and is being investigated, with assurance that no retaliatory or discriminatory action will be taken against me for reporting it.

Please be advised that continued misrepresentation of my actions, or treatment that singles me out based on religion or prior victimization, may constitute retaliation and housing discrimination under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3604 et seq.) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P.S. 951 et seq.).

I remain willing to cooperate fully and communicate through documented, written channels. My expectation is that future correspondence will address facts, not rumors, and will reflect compliance with fair-housing obligations.

Sincerely,
Justin Horn
Apartment 806
Goldtex Apartments