Mia Thornton Faces Eviction Lawsuit and Arrest After Allegedly Stealing $11,000 in Furniture From Atlanta Condo
ATLANTA, Ga. — Former Real Housewives of Potomac cast member Mia Thornton is facing mounting legal trouble after being hit with an eviction lawsuit for unpaid rent just weeks before her recent arrest at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Court records show the reality star and her ex-boyfriend were sued over a luxury condo they rented in Atlanta. They allegedly failed to pay more than $5,100 in September rent, with the property manager seeking an additional $6,085 per month until judgment.
Lawsuit Claims Thousands in Unpaid Rent on High-End Atlanta Unit
According to reporting from The Neighborhood Talk, which cited Page Six, Encore Management filed the eviction lawsuit naming Thornton, her ex-boyfriend, and their roommate Jared McGriff.
The company claims the trio rented a high-end Atlanta condo but stopped making payments. Court documents state that rent was unpaid for multiple months, prompting the lawsuit.
Officials said neither Thornton nor her boyfriend responded to the legal filings.
Arrest at Atlanta Airport After Customs Alerted to Outstanding Warrant
The situation escalated when Thornton was arrested at the Atlanta airport after customs officers learned of an active warrant in her name.
Police records obtained by CBS News allege she stole $11,000 worth of furniture from the same condo where she reportedly failed to pay rent.
Body-camera footage reviewed by investigators shows Thornton admitting she was aware of the active warrant at the time of her arrest.
Condo Manager Says Thornton Moved Out Abruptly Overnight
The condo manager told police that Thornton and her boyfriend moved out in the middle of the night on October 28 without notice.
Officials say furniture listed in the theft report was missing when the property was inspected following her departure.
Investigators believe the removal of furniture was part of a deliberate attempt to take items belonging to the property.
Bravo Star Recently Announced Move to Atlanta
Thornton recently announced she was leaving RHOP and relocating to Atlanta to expand her brand and business opportunities.
However, the legal problems involving eviction and alleged theft now overshadow plans for her next chapter.
Neither Thornton nor her representatives have publicly addressed the accusations.
What Happens Next
Thornton is expected to face court proceedings related to both the eviction case and the felony theft allegation.
Legal experts say she could be required to repay the value of the missing furniture in addition to facing potential criminal penalties if convicted.
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