Hi everyone, im sorry i havnt been in the forums for awhile

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   kmackey32posted 15 years ago

   I stopped by a friends house to use her computer, because I wanted to let everyone know the reason I have been away. A few weeks ago I found out my landlord was stealing my utilities to run his computer buisness. I called and turned him in to the gas and electric company. They came down and investigated and informed my landlord it was against the law to be using my utilities to run his buisness. I relationation he had my internet turned off and served me with an eviction. I will be back as soon as I get everything straigtened out...

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      Leta Sposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      He cannot do that legally.  I hope you are getting a lawyer or someone to help.

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         Mishaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Lawyers cost money

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            Leta Sposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            Then a tenant-landlord association or legal aid, arbitration, etc.  He cannot evict her legally....  But I'd move out, anyway, what an unethical jerk.

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      chukra Gposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      appologize will be accepted with a cup of coffee

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   Mishaposted 15 years ago

   We were missing you
   
   Landlords suck in general, I know this. Good luck sorting it out.

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   Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years ago

   Good luck.  Hope to see you back soon.

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   Nelle Hoxieposted 15 years ago

   Wishing you the best. I hope you find a better place to live for less rent.

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   frogdroppingposted 15 years ago

   Wow - that sucks! Kick ass and get sorted

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   tantrumposted 15 years ago

   Sorry for that.Sounds very unpleasant !

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   kmackey32posted 15 years ago

   Yes I'm going to contact a lawyer tommaro. It's always something with me. I got rearended a couple days ago too. What could be next. LOL maybe I can find a lawyer who will work probono or something

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      Leta Sposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah, join the club.  I'm not like that much, but my other half is...

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      Mishaposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      LOL Rearended sounds pretty romantic

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   Lady_Eposted 15 years ago

   Good Luck K.

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   kmackey32posted 15 years ago

   Thank yu lady e

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    Mighty Momposted 15 years ago

    Yikes! I know how it feels -- sometimes we seem to be in a "kick me" phase of life. Sending out good karma to you!
    
    Lita's right. Check the internet for landlord/tenant laws in your city. There is undoubtedly a Fair Housing Agency where you live. Contact them. See if they have had previous complaints about your landlord.
    Yes, a lawyer can be expensive BUT -- you might be able to scare your utilities-stealing landlord with a strongly worded letter. I did that with a former landlord and they backed right off. They don't want to be hauled into court!
    But you will want to talk to someone about your rights (and double, triple check your lease!) to make sure you get your security deposit back. Chances are if this scumbag is out for retaliation he will stiff you and trump up "good" reasons for doing so!
    Meanwhile, it's good to know there are places like your friend's and libraries and coffee shop hotspots where you can log in to HP and keep us apprised!
    
    We are rooting for you to heal and repair! MM

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    Crazdwriterposted 15 years ago

    That sucks! I hope you do get everyting right and sue the landlord. that is uncool! Miss you chica and hope you return soon.

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    Jane@CMposted 15 years ago

    Good luck!  Go kick some ass & get out of that place!  Try Legal Aid.

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    lrohnerposted 15 years ago

    Sorry to hear about your troubles, K. I agree with Jane. Go and kick some proverbial ass!

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    Lisa HWposted 15 years ago

    I don't know how it is in your state, but if your state has free legal services there's a good chance they cover people faced with eviction notices. 
    
    http://www.usattorneylegalservices.com/ … vania.html
    
    Good luck.

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    kmackey32posted 15 years ago

    Hey everyone, I snuck on the computer at work. Just wanted to keep you updated. I looked at a home yesterday to buy for 12,000 its a fixer uppper. My house payment would be 130 a month but i gotta come up with 3,000 down so I am going to be at work everyday till I make it. I hope this whole situation was for a reason. Gotta talk to my bank after work today. Everyone please pray for me that everything works out for the best. Lately it seems that something is always going wrong...

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    Mishaposted 15 years ago

    Good luck to you gurrrrl!

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    kmackey32posted 15 years ago

    Thank you Misha

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    rednckwmnposted 15 years ago

    OH!!! Dont be sorry. Take care of yourself, hope you get rest soon. I am so happy it is this reason instead of what I was worried about......look into the free legal aid, but you prolly dont really want him as a landlord anyway? Maybe you can sue him for tons of money cuz of emotional distress!!!!

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    Mrvoodooposted 15 years ago

    For a minute there I thought you said he was stealing your 'undies', not sure if that would be better or worse than your utilities.
    
    Best of luck getting it all sorted.

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