JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Some of his tenants call him a slumlord, complaining of trash piling up and properties not being safely maintained, but a landlord’s empire in Jacksonville may be crumbling.
The News4JAX I-TEAM has reported in depth on Jarek Tadla, who is one of the largest multifamily rental property owners in Jacksonville.
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Now seven of Tadla’s properties in Jacksonville are facing multi-million dollar foreclosure lawsuits for non-payment.
Records show Tadla defaulted on a $881,999 loan for an apartment complex at 1029 Brady St.
According to court documents, another loan was defaulted for $1.2 million for neighboring properties at 7154 and 7166 Conant Ave., which have already been foreclosed on and, according to court records, are set to be sold at public auction in February.
Altogether, the seven open cases against Tadla total millions of dollars in loans that lenders say he isn’t paying.
News4JAX attempted to reach Tadla in person at his home back in October while inquiring about another property linked to his management company. He did not answer.
Tadla’s attorneys have also not responded to requests for comment.
The city of Jacksonville is asking that the proceeds from the foreclosure sales be applied to any open liens against Tadla’s properties.