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coolnana5 · Nov 18, 2008, 04:13 AM

Get an attorney and sue the heck out of them.. go to legal aid.. document dates, times, conversations and any rents you paid or did not pay.. either way, landlord wrong.. good luck and go to social services immediately to get help if you need it..

susananne · Nov 18, 2008, 06:53 AM

Judy... you are not going to believe this.. we call county rep this morning.. he said that she stated to him.. we have no lease.. and moved into this apt. under the pretense of painting. We did paint for them in exchange for security.. the entire first floor.. she has told the county we have no binding lease. We can't even get to the first page she gave us because it is locked out. We do have one copied at another office.. and we have e-mails stating from her that she will.. "drop by tonite to sign the lease"... other e-mails saying.. "you already have a copy".. etc... we are really scared now.. she is lying.. and the county says they are out of it.. its her word against ours.

ScottGem · Nov 18, 2008, 07:10 AM

Gather your proofs and take them to the county rep. Whether you have a lease or not, cutting off the electricity is illegal unless it was done by the county because of the fire hazard. You have grounds for a suit, but you will need to take the landlord to court.

susananne · Nov 18, 2008, 08:14 AM

Judy.. I clicked your profile.. it said no contact information... we would love for you to help us.. and if we can ever help you... we certainly will.. I will send you all my info as soon as I can contact you privately,. thanks

Scott.. we called the rep this morning.. he said he cannot get invovled.. that we should contact an attorney... which we are... but have no funds...

Oh.. we found the first page of our lease.. so.. at least we have that much...

Judy.. Hey its me again.. listen.. I don't know when these wackos are going to cut my electric again.. s.. please as soon as you can.. if you wouldn't mind getting me your contact info.. in case my computer is no longer viable... Thanks

Alty · Nov 18, 2008, 09:18 AM

Susanne, go to one of Judy's posts and left click on her name, three options will pop up. Choose the "Send a private message to JudyKae" option by left clicking. A screen will pop up that will allow you to send a message to Judy. If you want you can post all your info there, this is a private message between you and Judy, no one else can access it.

I hope that helps. :)

susananne · Nov 18, 2008, 10:28 AM

I must be stupid... when I try to left click.. it only comes up judy public profile... or view judys post... can saomeone help me.. I am sure I am just doing something stupid wrong

Judy.. hope your reading this... I am having a difficult time getting to your private message space... can anyone else help me and walk me through this.. I'm a little slow today... lol... thanks

ScottGem · Nov 18, 2008, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by susananne

Judy..I clicked your profile..it said no contact information

You need to use the Send Private message link as Judy instructed.

JudyKayTee · Nov 18, 2008, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by susananne

I must be stupid...when I try to left click..it only comes up judy public profile...or view judys post...can saomeone help me..I am sure I am just doing something stupid wrong

Just had a thought - you are so new you may not have the private messaging feature.

I don't want you to post personal info on this site - not safe.

Did you try legal aid? Could they help you?

(I just pushed my client out the door - 3 hours is entirely too long to talk to anybody about anything!)

Where do you stand right now? Remember - you have not been properly served and evicted and do not have to do ANYTHING.

JudyKayTee · Nov 18, 2008, 10:41 AM

I wanted to answer you immediately and then I read backwards. The landlord cannot legally shut off your heat - although I know she has. Not surprised the County won't get into that end of things.

Stay strong and let's figure this out -

susananne · Nov 18, 2008, 10:43 AM

Hello.. Judy... Thank God.. yes.. we called our county lawyer referral service.. she gave us a name and appointment with a Attorney tomorrow.. but it's going to cost $30.00 for half an hour consultation. We need a lawyer so badly.. and we are so broke.. we have to find new apt... down payment.. security.. and pay for legal help.. Are you sure I cannot get my e-mail address or something to you in another way?

I can only imagine what his fees are... and actually I don't think we need a lot of service... just someone to let her know we have a lawyer.. and to back off.. and have her follow legal avenues.. we are desperatley searching for a new place nearby... and hoping someone cuts us a break...

At this point.. I would be willing to post you my private e-mail.. I am so stessed.. and having you in my corner helps greatly... I'm not sleeping well or eating well.. I just want this over... a new place and peace and quiet..

Judy.. any ideas on how we can talk privatley and exchange info? I really need your help and advice.. you've been so great... thanks for putting up with my constant questions...

ScottGem · Nov 18, 2008, 11:06 AM

I've passed your e-mail address to Judy privately. So she has a point of contact for you. I'm also going to see if I can get your PM access moved up.

susananne · Nov 18, 2008, 11:08 AM

Scott... Thank you so much... that will be very helpful... thanks again..

JudyKayTee · Nov 18, 2008, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by ScottGem

I've passed your e-mail address to Judy privately. so she has a point of contact for you. I'm also going to see if I can get your PM access moved up.

You're a good man, Scott - and I mean it.

susananne · Nov 18, 2008, 11:24 AM

Thank you scott.. I was able to reach her private message board... that was a great help.. Thanks again

Judy.. I sent you a private message.. just let me know what I need to send you about information.. Please feel free to use my e-mail.. of course...

JudyKayTee · Nov 18, 2008, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by susananne

Judy..I sent you a private message..just let me know what I need to send you about information..Please feel free to use my e-mail..of course...

:D - I wrote you at every address I had so you're going to get the same message several times. I need the name and phone number of the Attorney you are going to meet - the reasons I need the info are in my e-mail(s) to you. So you know the emails are from me the address contains "0163."

Off to check my e-mail.

Hang in there. (I'm still considering making the drive and slapping the landlord.)

susananne · Nov 18, 2008, 11:50 AM

Judy.. LOL... I have a feeling you would make the drive.. your making me smile for the first time in weeks.. I will.. if not to you.. to someone else.. PAY IT FORWARD. That is my promise. You all have been such a help.. and have restored my faith in kindness.

susananne · Nov 18, 2008, 11:58 AM

Scott... special thanks to you for making our communication possible.. if there is anything I can help you with.. lol.. let's see.. I'm a landscaper.. are any of your plants suffering from fungus... LOL.. really.. if I can return the favor.. just name it... Thanks again

JudyKayTee · Nov 18, 2008, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by susananne

Judy..LOL...I have a feeling you would make the drive..your making me smile for the first time in weeks..I will..if not to you..to someone else..PAY IT FORWARD. That is my promise. You all have been such a help..and have restored my faith in kindness.

That's all I ask - pass it on.

ScottGem · Nov 18, 2008, 12:45 PM

Do you do leaf cleanup :)

Seriously, I'll keep it in mind because my yard is a disaster. Maybe I'll send you a pic.

By the way, you should be able to PM now.

Alty · Nov 18, 2008, 02:58 PM

Can't say it enough, I'm so proud to be a member of this site. Tears in my eyes everyone. Group hug. AMHD is the best!

Judy, Scott, extra hugs to the two of you. :)

Susanne, I hope that all your troubles will soon be in the past. Sadly I can't help you with the legal side of things, but if you have a pet rabbit you need help with, I'm here. :)