Tenants of a crime-ridden condominium complex in Orange County have been given a week to find a new home. Residents of the Tymberskan complex received a notice giving them until July 30 to pack up their belongings. 

One condo owner and former homeowner association manager said new property manager, Lorenzo Pinkston, issued the notices. She said the condo owners are allowed to stay, but her tenant has to leave. 

“Until you get an eviction notice from me, because he cannot evict my tenant, they’re not going anywhere,” said JoAnn Porter, condo owner.  

But renters in the front section of the complex, also called section 1, contacted an attorney after receiving the notice. The attorney gave them a letter that stated they could stay in the complex. Renters in section 2 and 3 have no representation.  

“We can’t just move out. You think I’m here by choice," said Cecilia Thompson, renter.

Thompson was sitting on her couch when she was shot multiple times on May 23. The shootings happened two months after her son was murdered in the complex. Although she would like to leave, she doesn't have money to get a new place. 

“At least if you are going to put us out, at least find us somewhere to go. You know, help us, don’t just throw us out like we animals,” said Thompson.   

Many of the residents we spoke with said they’re not leaving on July 30. The notice said if they fail to leave they will be considered trespassers.

News 13 tried to reach the new property manager, but we could not get a hold of him. The number for the condominium complex has been disconnected.