We Could Be Homeless!!!!

@celticeagle (189833)
Boise, Idaho
November 18, 2010 11:27pm CST
I am VEEEERRRRRRY UPPPPPPSSSEEEETTTTT!!!! This is simply rediculous. Since the end of last month we have been getting notifications from Housing about every other day or so. FOr those of you that don't know-I live with my daughter and grandson in a HUD apartment complex. We have lived here for about ten years now. When my granddaughter lived with us we had afew problems because of her activities around the complex. She no longer is here. My grandson recently was off his medication for for a period of time and was being agression to some kids with a large stick and we were notified by housing that this was a violation of our lease. First I even heard of it. Then my grandson had a situation with a couple of young girls that he plays with and his mother reported it. She called my grandson a jerk. And then last week we got a notification that it had been brought to their attention that we had some man living here. That couldn't be further from the truth and where they got such an idea is beyond us. Usless it was my daughter's exboyfriend because she recently broke up with him and he was not happy. Besides him we have had the maintenance guys and my new grandson-in-law. So wtf? anyway?? There is a busy body lady that lives on the property(has her own house unattached to the apartments) and she cleans up around the place and keeps things in check. She was over here about a month ago telling my daughter she needed to keep her son in check. My daughter tried to explain some things to her and she left in sort of a huff and made some snide comment about her needing to keep control of her son. I didn't report her. I should have I think. I had just had a very nice conversation with one of the head ladies at Housing regarding the stick situation. She was very nice and actually took the time to set and chat afew minutes and I felt we really had a meeting of the minds. I had told her that my daughter is on medication for bi-polar disorder, my grandson is on medication for a mood(anger basically)disorder and I am on medication for severe depression and panic attacks.(What a crew,huh?)that I had come back to help my daughter after she and I had been on the outs for a period of time this last Summer when she was in her manic phase. She was very understanding and expressed her being glad I was there to help my daughter. We even laughed at how our kids could drive us crazy sometimes but always love them regardless. I didn't want to call or write her and tell her about this lady being rude. So I left it alone. Now this. In this last notification they stated that because this was an ongoing problem they had put us 'on notice'. So now I am scared to death that they are going to throw us out. We have no family here except my granddaughter and no where to go. I wrote a letter as they asked us to do in response and told them our side of things. I also requested a meeting and I also included in the letter that the on property lady had been rude and that the kid's mother had called my grandson names. I hate to start telling tales about others and wish that the other tenants felt the same way. We have't had these kind of problems with other families. Now I am wondering have any of you had a similar problem? What kind of legal recourse could I get?( No money for a lawyer)And god only knows what we would possibly do if we are, infact kicked out of here. Any ideas, suggestings, stories? I am a nervous wreck.
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
19 Nov 10
call legal aid they should be able to help with this and really hard to put out kids and they have to give you 90 days to find another place or they used to have to do this when ya have kids!
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Nov 10
I would think so. I Am so very tired of this sort of thing.
@GardenGerty (169477)
• United States
20 Nov 10
I believe that as Alice said, they are just trying to scare you. What a lousy thing to do at this time of year. I know you had an awful time last year with housing, it seems it is just one thing after another. I would save all communication that comes in writing, and tell legal aid or someone, that you are being threatened. Do any of you have a caseworker who can help you out?
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Nov 10
That is definitely life for me- One thing after another! I am going to go to legal aid if I get anymore. They don't help much with housing now days though. We have PSR workers and counselors. I am going to talk to them. I was so scared and stressed when I wrote that. I have sort of calmed down since. I just always think of the most horrid thing first and then I am able to calm down alittle. I can't even imagine being homeless. And I told the lady at housing that I have a grandson who has emotional problems and I couldn't promises no more problems in the future. Because I can't.
@carolscash (9491)
• United States
19 Nov 10
I would be trying to find some legal aid to find out my rights on this. Please do not let them kick you out without a fight. Also, pray that God will provide you with a place to go. Is there a homeless shelter that you could go to or a woman's shelter? Also, check local churches and see if they can offer any assistance.
@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Nov 10
Legal Aid does'n't help with housing anymore. All our homeless shelters are full especially this time of year. We have some very good programs here. Thank you for your input. Appreciated.
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
19 Nov 10
You've found out that it's very important to complain first. Complaining second doesn't always get attendtion because often people think you're making it up. Have you got any paperwork from professionals saying your grandson has problems and any paperwork indicating what you (your daughter and/or you) are doing to help him with his problems? Do you have an Independent Living Center (ILC)nearby that could help you? I don't know that telling someone all your business is such a good idea. They were complaining about the grandson, giving them more amo by making it sound like you're all emotionally disturbed might make it so they decide to get rid of all of you. If just he has a problem and you're all working on it. . .. It is illegal to try to get people out of their homes for a wide array of things, I'm not sure if disability is one and people with emotional problems may or may not come under disability where you live. An Independent Living Center could tell you if the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or what laws can help you. Please try an ILC near you. They should have been contacted during the first sign of trouble, but I'm pretty sure they can find some way to help.
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
19 Nov 10
have i lost track of something? is there no longer what was called legal aid for people being wrongly abused? have you thought of possibley going to a tv station.? here we have a tv station called 3on your side. people get results by having the station help with someone being set up to take a fall or abused or taken advantage of i sure hope you figure things out soon. so sorry you are going through all this.
@hvedra (1619)
19 Nov 10
Carry on as you have been doing but look into the various bits of legislation to protect disabled people in housing because that could apply given the mental health problems in your family. Find out what help there is for families with mental health issues - talk to your local homeless shelters because mental illness is often a factor in homelessness. They will know what your rights are and if there are ways to fight on health/disability grounds. Good luck.
@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Nov 10
Thanks. SOme very good advice.
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