Comments | docwebster: Oh, there you are.

docwebster

Oh, there you are.

Nov 02, 2010 17:21

They showed up at 9 and wouldn't even let me go get the money. We're at an Econolodge until we can find a place, and the cats are with Animal Control. Heartsick doesn't even begin to cover it.

I'll talk about it when I can summon the energy to, but as of right now we're homeless. Victims.. aren't we all?

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Talk to a lawyer ladycygnet November 3 2010, 02:13:23 UTC

If they didn't have a court order to evict you, they couldn't force you out.

http://ago.mo.gov/publications/landlordtenant.pdf

Re: Talk to a lawyer nikose November 3 2010, 02:29:20 UTC

By not acting and not refusing them, you have done this to yourself. You are responsible for your own actions, and because you have wilfully allowed your rights to be disregarded, you have put yourself here.

This is your own fault. Fix it by becoming aware of your rights, or continue being walked on by everyone around you.

Re: Talk to a lawyer ladycygnet November 3 2010, 02:57:17 UTC

It appears that they did have a court order. :(

Re: Talk to a lawyer dandelion_diva November 3 2010, 03:09:56 UTC

Yeah, that's utterly useful right now. There's a time and a place, and this is *not* it. Dear ghods, talk about kicking someone while he's down.

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dandelion_diva November 3 2010, 03:07:54 UTC

Oh hon. I'm so sorry. This is an utterly ridiculous situation that needs lawsuits and yelling and lots of trouble made for the people who are doing this for you. But none of that helps tonight.

Good thoughts and vibes on the way.

Love you very much.

arib November 3 2010, 03:26:43 UTC

I know an incredibly good tenants' rights attorney here in Boston. I can ask him if he knows anybody in your neck of the woods.

hnybny November 3 2010, 03:36:48 UTC

Awful! I'm so sorry.

murrday November 3 2010, 03:37:50 UTC

Something to think about - they were demanding cash, so there would be no paper trail. Given their previous behavior, the odds that they would try this kind of treatment on you again, had you paid cash, would have been considerable. And you have already been through too much bad treatment with them.

I know that this is terribly stressful right now. But being away from these people will be better for you in the long run.

May you find your way to a safe, affordable and comfortable place, instead.

teddywolf November 3 2010, 03:57:00 UTC

The demand for cash is notable there. Lots of other forms of payment have instant clearance too.

Doc, you have my sympathies. I hope your bank has all of the appropriate records and can prove the landlord was mistaken, which will help in civil court. If they show that they screwed up, I hope your bank has the humanity to help you given the extreme circumstances their mistake put you in.