I'm disabled, on Section 8. First inspection showed12 failures. I paid to gave 10 repaired, so they would pass next inspection. Landlord had two repaired. Landlord continually called ne, prompting me to sign Section 8 documents. I could not, as I had a few doctor appointments. Next day/night, we had massive rain. Basement leaking badly down 3 of walls, up from floor, also. Water draining from ceiling light/exhaust fan in bathroom at 4 AM.
I was scheduled to sign Section 8 documents next day. I did not. I explained why. I added all the other reasons: Landlord said living room, dining room hardwood floors would be refinished, all oaint, dirt, etc. removed. Landlord stated entire house, inside, would be painted, Off White, in color. Landlord stated all cabinets in kitchen would be painted inside & out. Landlord stated hallway would be carpeted. Landlord stated threshold strip would be replaced. Landlord stated screen door would be replaced. NONE of these items listed were done. NONE. With that now being known, that truly showed me, without any doubt, that this property was owned/managed by a person who does not care about their property or tennants.
I had CITY CODE VIOLATION Inspector stop by and look. He said that one basement wall is bulging outward some & sump pump is directed UPWARDS outside, thus water, & water line (green on concrete wall outside) shows where water sits and runs directly back fown through basement walls.
The basement leaking, flooding, & water coming from light/exhaust fan in bathroom are VIOLATIONS with Section 8. They were not noted day of that particular inspection due to NO rain.
I assured Landlord our family would NEVER have moved in here IF I'd had known I was going to be MISLED & lied to, AND so MANY violations, etc.
I told her we would be out BO LATER THAN MAY 1, 2014. I had to locate, yet, ANOTHER home that would be able to accept Section 8, as well as our family, etc. She was not satisfied. She wanted money. Rent money. Section 8 documents will not pay, as I did not sign contract & they gave me a 30 day extension to find another home to reside. I did just that. Sadly, it will not be ready until 5/1/2014.
She filed for eviction. I certainly do NOT have rent money. I would NEVER have moved in here. I had to pay about $300 for the rental truck, gas, etc., etc. That is A LOT of money.......for me.
I certainly do NOT want *EVICTION* connected to my name in ANY way. None.
I am prepared with a LONG LIST of all the items she did NOT fulfill. I'm NOT an attorney.
I now have learned that the Landlord owns approximately 40 other rental homes, all treated the same way. I've learned quite a bit about her, personally. I need help. I need help in knowing HOW to present MY SIDE, and how MY SIDE is quite different than most cases of eviction.
Please give any and all advice you can.
So many people are wanting this Landlord to lose or at least be seen for what she really is.
Thank you for your time.
I greatly appreciate it.
PS Court is scheduled for 4/24/2014.
I was scheduled to sign Section 8 documents next day. I did not. I explained why. I added all the other reasons: Landlord said living room, dining room hardwood floors would be refinished, all oaint, dirt, etc. removed. Landlord stated entire house, inside, would be painted, Off White, in color. Landlord stated all cabinets in kitchen would be painted inside & out. Landlord stated hallway would be carpeted. Landlord stated threshold strip would be replaced. Landlord stated screen door would be replaced. NONE of these items listed were done. NONE. With that now being known, that truly showed me, without any doubt, that this property was owned/managed by a person who does not care about their property or tennants.
I had CITY CODE VIOLATION Inspector stop by and look. He said that one basement wall is bulging outward some & sump pump is directed UPWARDS outside, thus water, & water line (green on concrete wall outside) shows where water sits and runs directly back fown through basement walls.
The basement leaking, flooding, & water coming from light/exhaust fan in bathroom are VIOLATIONS with Section 8. They were not noted day of that particular inspection due to NO rain.
I assured Landlord our family would NEVER have moved in here IF I'd had known I was going to be MISLED & lied to, AND so MANY violations, etc.
I told her we would be out BO LATER THAN MAY 1, 2014. I had to locate, yet, ANOTHER home that would be able to accept Section 8, as well as our family, etc. She was not satisfied. She wanted money. Rent money. Section 8 documents will not pay, as I did not sign contract & they gave me a 30 day extension to find another home to reside. I did just that. Sadly, it will not be ready until 5/1/2014.
She filed for eviction. I certainly do NOT have rent money. I would NEVER have moved in here. I had to pay about $300 for the rental truck, gas, etc., etc. That is A LOT of money.......for me.
I certainly do NOT want *EVICTION* connected to my name in ANY way. None.
I am prepared with a LONG LIST of all the items she did NOT fulfill. I'm NOT an attorney.
I now have learned that the Landlord owns approximately 40 other rental homes, all treated the same way. I've learned quite a bit about her, personally. I need help. I need help in knowing HOW to present MY SIDE, and how MY SIDE is quite different than most cases of eviction.
Please give any and all advice you can.
So many people are wanting this Landlord to lose or at least be seen for what she really is.
Thank you for your time.
I greatly appreciate it.
PS Court is scheduled for 4/24/2014.