Channel Point Apartments in Long Beach, California managed by Greystar has been the subject of increasing public attention due to resident reports describing concerns about the conduct and dispute-handling practices of former property manager Kathy Scheiwe. These reports include allegations of intimidation, surveillance-like monitoring, escalation of conflicts, and perceived retaliatory behavior. While no court has issued a finding of wrongdoing, the accumulation of resident accounts and procedural case outcomes has contributed to heightened public concern.
Reported $30,000 Settlement Reached Without Legal Representation
According to individuals familiar with a prior dispute at the property, a former resident reportedly received a $30,000 settlement payment to resolve claims involving ongoing harassment and intimidation. Public accounts indicate that the resident did not retain an attorney, and that the settlement was reportedly reached without legal representation, suggesting a desire to resolve the matter quickly and avoid prolonged escalation.
As is standard with settlements:
- no fault was admitted
- the matter did not proceed to adjudication
- the payment did not constitute a legal finding
Residents have referenced this reported settlement as part of a broader pattern of conflict under management supervision.
Resident Reports of Surveillance, Monitoring, and Pressure
One former resident publicly stated that after raising concerns about management practices, they felt watched, followed, and monitored on the property, and claimed that private security personnel appeared to observe their movements. These perceptions have not been confirmed and have not been established in court, but have circulated among residents as part of a larger narrative of discomfort and intimidation.
Alleged Confrontation Involving Brent Scheiwe
Residents have also circulated accounts describing an encounter in which the property manager’s husband, Brent Scheiwe, reportedly arrived during a dispute and engaged in what the resident perceived as a hostile and threatening confrontation. The resident described the event as frightening and interpreted the interaction as physically aggressive. These claims remain unverified, and no legal finding has established them as factual.
Legal Filings and Procedural Irregularities
Public docket records related to the property indicate:
- multiple workplace-violence TRO petitions filed on behalf of management
- dismissal of at least one case due to failure to appear, failure to prosecute, and lack of proof of service
- subsequent filings reportedly containing allegations substantially similar to those previously dismissed
These outcomes reflect procedural deficiencies rather than determinations regarding the truth of the allegations.
Stipulated Agreement in Related Housing Matter
A separate unlawful detainer case concluded through a stipulated agreement confirming:
- voluntary move-out
- no monetary judgment
- no finding of wrongdoing
- dismissal upon completion
Some residents view this result as further evidence that claims advanced by management lacked substantiation.
Perceived Conflict-of-Interest Concerns
Residents have expressed unease regarding:
- on-site residency by the property manager
- involvement of her husband, a CSULB employee
- imbalance of perceived authority
- fear of retaliation for complaining
These are resident perceptions, not proven violations.
Broader Implications for Tenant Rights
The situation aligns with wider concerns about:
- corporate landlord power imbalance
- potentially intimidating dispute-response tactics
- use of legal processes as pressure mechanisms
- fair-housing protections
- transparency in property-management conduct
Given Greystar’s national scope, these concerns reach beyond a single property.
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Last modified: November 29, 2025
