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I wonder if it’s just a case of exposing the process and the disinformation to all the other owners.
How about, every time he does it, sending out emails that, without calling the person concerned a liar, just states the facts, supposedly in the interest of keeping everyone informed.
Something like “Mr Gaslight, the resident of unit 666, has alleged that such and such occurred. In fact, this is what actually happened. Mr Gaslight has been informed of his error.”
Then just keep doing it and doing it until his credibility in the block is totally eroded. You will have to be persistent, and at least be able to corroborate the things that he says, but if he complains, you can say that you are allowing owners to hear his opinions and judge for themselves.
There are few things worse that a neighbour with an irrational grievance and time on their hands.
And if you don’t want to take it head on, maybe you could take your lead from Joe Biden who won’t even utter his predecessor’s name while Trump fulminates from his golf course to a gradually diminishing audience.