Julia Grace Garfield
Holding Next Wave Accountable: A Campaign for Tenant Rights & Corporate Justice
After severe habitability failures and illegal retaliation, tenant advocate, Julia Grace Garfield, is leading a multi-state regulatory action against Next Wave Property Management LLC and its parent company Next Wave Investors.
Short-Story Summary
After winning a previous lawsuit against a negligent landlord, I moved into The Nash Apartments for a fresh start. Instead, I discovered a chronic, property-wide cockroach infestation that Leasing Agent Erika Barajas and management had concealed, despite being aware of my background and need for a healthy environment.
After I reported these habitability issues to the City of Gresham, Next Wave Property Management, under Asset Manager Kala Molinsky, retaliated by placing a fraudulent tradeline on my credit report. This act triggered a multi-state investigation, revealing the company, under Principal Broker Jordan Fisher, appears to be operating without a required property management license.
The situation has escalated. A recent City of Gresham inspection uncovered critical electrical and structural hazards in my unit. Furthermore, in a formal response to the Oregon Real Estate Agency, Asset Manager Kala Molinsky provided a false statement regarding city involvement. Leasing Manager Karla Perez has concurrently allowed illegal activities, such as an unauthorized auto repair operation, to be conducted by maintenance staff on the property.
This is a case of systemic negligence and deception involving specific individuals. I have filed complaints with the Oregon Department of Justice, the California Department of Real Estate Division, the IRS, the Federal Trade Commision, OSHA, local health department, City of Gresham Code Compliance, and other federal and state agencies.
A tenant union and a class-action lawsuit is now being organized to demand comprehensive accountability and ensure the right to a safe home for all affected tenants.
Julia Grace Garfield
Last Updated: September 25th, 2025
First Page View of Rental Agreement. Click below to download the full agreement.
Photo of Illegal and Incorrect Tradeline placed onto my Credit Report. This is retaliation because the City of Gresham reached out to the property owners for the illegal activity their employees are participating in.
Denial of Entry Written and Posted by the onsite Property leasing Agent, at my request. Due to them violating ORS 90.322
City of Gresham Report of General Nuisance, includes date and time confirmation of City of Gresham reaching out to the property owners about the illegal activity being conducted by their employees.
Photo of Cockroach found alive, at the time, next to my dishwasher. on September 5th, 2025
Injury From Entry Closet Falling. Maintenance Staff did not install a track for the door, in fact it's sitting on the top shelf in the closet with loose screws.
My Evidence Dossier: Detailed Chronological Evidence Index
Below is a chronological index of the evidence dossier compiled for this case. This documentation has been filed with all relevant state and federal agencies. The full, unredacted documents are available to verified journalists and investigators upon request.
July 31, 2025
· Document: Rental Agreement for "The Nash"
· File Name: Julia Grace Garfield - Rental Agreement for "The Nash" - July 31st, 2025.pdf
August 1st, 2025: Window screens and patio screens were missing upon move-in. Maintenance staff left the patio door open, making the apartment 98 degrees, had to delay my move-in until the following day.
August 2nd, 2025: Official move-in day.
August 3, 2025
· Document: Photo of Injury from Incorrectly Installed Door
· File Name: Julia Grace Garfield- Photo of Injury from Incorrectly Installed Door- August 3rd, 2025.jpg
August 5, 2025
· Document: First Pest Control Notice of Intent to Enter
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First Pest Control Notice of Intent to Enter - August 5th, 2025 - Page 1.jpg
Julia Grace Garfield - First Pest Control Notice of Intent to Enter - August 5th, 2025 - Page 2.jpg
Julia Grace Garfield - First Pest Control Notice of Intent to Enter - August 5th, 2025 - Page 3.jpg
Julia Grace Garfield - First Pest Control Notice of Intent to Enter - August 5th, 2025-Page 4.jpg
August 16th, 2025: I bought two bouquets of flowers for the leasing agents as a sincere 'thank you'.
August 19, 2025
· Document: Second Pest Control Notice of Intent to Enter, posted at 3pm for a 9am entry the following day. This violates ORS 90.322.
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Second Pest Control Notice of Intent to Enter - August 19th, 2025- Page 1.jpg
Julia Grace Garfield - Second Pest Control Notice of Intent to Enter - August 19th, 2025 - Page 2.jpg
Julia Grace Garfield - Second Pest Control Notice of Intent to Enter - August 19th, 2025 - Page 3.jpg
Julia Grace Garfield - Second Pest Control Notice of Intent to Enter - August 19th, 2025 - Page 4.jpg
The photo of this notice is in the photo grid above, available for download right now.
August 20, 2025
· Document: Photo of Denial of Entry Posted on Door by Management
· File Name: Julia Grace Garfield- Photo of My Denial Of Entry Posted to My Door - August 20th, 2025.jpg
· Document: Photo of The Management Staff Posting Their Denial Notice On My Door
· File Name: Julia Grace Garfield - Photo of Property Management Staff Posting My Denial of Entry on Door - August 20th, 2025.jpg
August 21, 2025
· Document: Email Regarding "Missed Addendum"
· File Name: Julia Grace Garfield - Email Regarding "Missed Addendum" when signing my Original Lease - August 21st, 2025.jpg
· Document: The Addendum Agreement
· File Name: Julia Grace Garfield - The Addendum Agreement sent on August 21st, 2025.pdf
· Document: Photo Confirming Recently Added "Addendum"
· File Name: Julia Grace Garfield-Photo Confirming Recently Added "Addendum".jpg
September 2, 2025
· Document: Photo of Cockroach Infestation in Kitchen
· File Name: Julia Grace Garfield-Cockroach found on September 2nd, 2025 in Kitchen, next to dishwasher.jpg
September 3, 2025
· Document: Concession Offer to Break Lease Without Penalty
· File Name: Concession sent by The Nash, Asset Manager- Received on September 3rd - Julia Grace Garfield.pdf
Document: Email Regarding "Missing Window Screens", still missing to this day, the ones "dropped off" did not fit either window.
File Name: Email from Kala Molinsky in Regardings to Window Screens Work Order Incomplete.jpg
September 5, 2025: Day of Retaliation & Regulatory Response
September 5, 2025
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Contact with Jennifer, Head of Gresham Rental Housing Inspection Program; consent form for inspection signed and returned.
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Formal Health Complaint filed with Multnomah County Health Department regarding severe cockroach infestation.
September 8, 2025
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Formal Demand letter sent to Next Wave Property Management regarding unauthorized, retaliatory credit reporting (Violation of FCRA & ORS 90.385).
September 12, 2025
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Phone call and follow-up emails with Robb McCracken (OR Dept. of Transportation) regarding unlicensed auto repair operation on property.
September 15, 2025
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Formal Settlement Offer and Mutual Release delivered to Next Wave Property Management.
September 17, 2025
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The Settlement offer deadline passed with no response from Next Wave Property Management LLC.
September 21, 2025
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Formal Notice of Multiple Material Breaches of Lease and Oregon Law sent to Next Wave.
September 22, 2025
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Formal Complaint regarding noise, smoking, and littering violations (Unit #105) sent.
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Second Formal Complaint regarding failure to provide window screens sent.
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Second maintenance work order for window screens submitted.
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Formal Request for Reasonable Accommodation under FHA/ADA sent.
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Good Faith Notification of Offer Rejection and Press Release Dispersal sent.
September 23, 2025
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Formal Notice of Rent Abatement and Escrow sent.
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Formal Notice of Tenant Organizing and Investigation sent.
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Courtesy Notice of tenant organizing materials distribution sent.
September 24, 2025
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Formal rental inspection conducted by Amy from City of Gresham Code Compliance & Rental Housing Inspection Program.
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Good Faith Notification of Updated Press Release sent.
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Oregon Department of Justice confirms case opening (#972661).
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The California Department of Real Estate Division confirms pre-complaint file opening against Principal Broker Jordan Jason Fisher of San Clemente, California. (PC #1-25-0909-014).
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Erika Barajas and Karla Perez, closed my second work order in regards to my window screen maintenance request.
· Document: Screenshot of Fraudulent Credit Tradeline
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Screenshot of My Credit Report from Rivermark Credit Union on September 5th, 2025-Page 1.jpg
Screenshot of My Credit Report from Rivermark Credit Union on September 5th 2025-Page 2.jpg
· Document: Formal Demand to Remove Fraudulent Tradeline
· File Name: Formal Demand of FCRA Violations.pdf Formal Demand Unauthorized and Retaliatory Credit Reporting - Violation of FCRA & ORS
· Document: City of Gresham - Tenant Consent Form for Inspection
· File Name: City of Gresham-Tenant Consent Form Completed & Sent- Julia Grace Garfield - September 5th, 2025.pdf
· Document: City of Gresham - Response re: Cockroach Infestation
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City Of Gresham - Rental Housing Inspection Report & Reply - Cockroach Infestation.jpg
City of Gresham Email Communication- Cockroach Infestation - Julia Grace Garfield - Latest Email September 5th.pdf
· Document: City of Gresham - Response re: Illegal Auto Shop
· File Name: City of Gresham General Nuisance - Illegal Car Shop - With Response.jpg
· Document: IRS Whistleblower Report & Confirmation
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Copy of my IRS Report - Form 3949-A-September 5th, 2025.pdf IRS Confirmation and Reference Number - September 5th, 2025.pdf
· Document: Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) Complaint
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Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) Report.pdf
OREA Transaction Receipt.pdf
· Document: Oregon DEQ Complaint
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Oregon DEQ Complaint Report Official.pdf
Oregon DEQ Official Receipt Confirmation of Report.pdf
Post-September 5, 2025: Investigations Opened
· Document: OREA Response to Kala Molinsky (Deadline to Respond)
· File Name: OREAResponsetoKalaMolinsky.pdf
· Document: Washington State Real Estate Complaint Confirmation
· File Name: Washington State Real Estate Complaint Report Reference Number.pdf
· Document: California DRE Enforcement Division Complaint
· File Name:
California Enforcement Online Complaints.pdf Enforcement
Online Complaints Reference Number.pdf
Supporting Documentation
· Document: OREA License Lookup - Next Wave Property Management (No Results Found)
· File Name: OREA License Lookup for Next Wave Property Management.pdf
· Document: Photo of Multiple Unresolved Maintenance Work Orders
· File Name: Photo of 3 Work Orders, Their #, Date, and Issue .jpg
· Document: OREA License Lookup - Jordan Fisher
· File Name: OREA License Lookup for Jordan Fisher.pdf
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· Document: Consumer Access - Jordan Fisher (California DRE)
· File Name: Consumer Access-Jordan Fisher-California DRE.pdf
To request access to any of these documents, please contact: Julia Grace Garfield at JuliaGraceGarfield@protonmail.com or at +1-503-572-6911.
**As of September 25th, 2025, I still do not have any window screens for my bedroom or dining room window. This is retaliation.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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The Full Narrative
From A Search to Safety to A Fight for Accountability
This is a much longer, detailed account of Who I Am? What's Going on? What Happened? This provides the context for behind the evidence, and the reason for this campaign. I share this because transparency is the foundation of accountability, and because my story is likely not unique.
Updates:
September 25th, 2025:
Oregon DOJ Investigation Opened: The Oregon Department of Justice has acknowledged formal Complaint #972661 against Next Wave Property Management for unfair and deceptive trade practices.
California DRE Investigation Opened: The California Department of Real Estate has acknowledged the complaint and opened pre-complaint file PC #1-25-0909-014 against the principal broker of The Nash Apartments--Jordan Jason Fisher of San Clemente, California.
September 24, 2025:
City Inspection Uncovers Critical Hazards: A City of Gresham rental inspection documented severe violations, including a hazardous water heater and structural rot, confirming a chronic pattern of issues under Next Wave's management. (I will post a link to the inspection report PDF once available)
Tenant Union Launched: Formal organizing begins with the distribution of flyers to all Nash Apartments tenants.
September 2025:
False Statement to State Agency Revealed: In a response to the Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA Case #2025-564), Next Wave Asset Manager Kala Molinsky falsely claimed no contact from the City of Gresham—a statement directly contradicted by city records.
Oregon Real Estate Division aka "OREA" Initial Letter to Kala Molinsky--click here
Statement of Kala Molinsky to Oregon Real Estate Division--click here
"OREA" Response to Statement by Kala Molinsky--click here