Senior Evicted/Losing Treasures
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Hello everyone..my name is Lynn. I'm a nice , quiet senior single gal who just went through a really awful life changing experience, here in North Bergen, NJ, where I live. In order for this post to make any sense, please allow me to explain....
I moved into a cute little white house in NB in 2006. It was lovely; had a small patio, was surrounded by flowers, was close to stores, busses, the post office, doctors etc. all great for a senior with no car. I was a very good tenant. I paid my rent, kept the place clean, and was very mindful of any repairs that were necessary. The house was situated behind the main house, which faced a side street,
In November 2014 my landlord (the owner) lost the property to a foreclosure. Penny Mac took it over. I was told to send my rent checks to them which I did.
April 2015, I was informed by them that i was living in an "illegal space.." (after 10 years!) and had to move out, as the house was not zoned for occupancy. They started harassing me, eand emailing me ridiculous offers ( like $1,000, to get out in 30 days. ) I live on a fixed income, and had no savings, or family to help me. Penny Mac then offered what they called" Cash For Keys" , where if I moved myself out, they would give me six months rent ( $4700) which I had been told I was entitled to. This dragged on until my courst date, last April. They refused to give me any money, to relocate. The day before I was to appear in Tenant/Landlord court, Penny Mac's attorney sent my lawyer an email staing that I "was NOT entitled to any relocation monies due to the foreclosure. " Which told me that if I had borrowed the $4700 from a friend, or family member, the year before, they would have been screwed out of that money. The judge gave me 7 days to move out.
I had no money, and no place to go.
I used my next SS check to pay a mover, to move my things to two storage units, in a nearby town. (I already had one there, filled with many treasures, many from my childhood.)
By a small miracle, I was accepted into senior housing, with my 2 cats. I have three cats actually...a Mom and her daughters. I had to leave one cat behind, at my little house, because the laws here only allow for two. From May 5, 2016, until this day, I go back over to my house, and feed her. Fortunately a neighbor has taken her in, as the weather started getting very cold in November. His name is John. He is a wonderful Christian man , to whom I'm eternally grateful to.
My problem is with my storage units. On December 21, 2016. I lost one. It was THE most horrible thing ever...to see 2 strange men going through my belongings, after the auction.
I just cannot afford 3 storage units, plus my rent ( plus other bills).
On Wednesday January 18th, the other 2 units are going up for auction. I need to raise $900 ...$450 each..by Tuesday January 17th. The other $300, I will use to pay a mover, to empty out one unit, and bring the items here.
That way I will only have one unit, which I can afford.
I'm not happy coming on this site, to ask for help. I've always been self sufficient, in life...and always find myself helping others, whenever possible.
I have read through many campaigns here...and marvel at the cpompassion, and generousity, of people in this world.
I hope to revisit this site, when I'm better off, and donate, to causes, and to pay it forward.
I thank you for taking the time to read this. I'm a nice gal...sober 30 years actually...and just want to start the New Year off right.
There is a time factor here..as it takes 2-3 days for the funds to appear in my bank account.
With your help..it will happen.....
grateful for blessings coming my way....:)
I moved into a cute little white house in NB in 2006. It was lovely; had a small patio, was surrounded by flowers, was close to stores, busses, the post office, doctors etc. all great for a senior with no car. I was a very good tenant. I paid my rent, kept the place clean, and was very mindful of any repairs that were necessary. The house was situated behind the main house, which faced a side street,
In November 2014 my landlord (the owner) lost the property to a foreclosure. Penny Mac took it over. I was told to send my rent checks to them which I did.
April 2015, I was informed by them that i was living in an "illegal space.." (after 10 years!) and had to move out, as the house was not zoned for occupancy. They started harassing me, eand emailing me ridiculous offers ( like $1,000, to get out in 30 days. ) I live on a fixed income, and had no savings, or family to help me. Penny Mac then offered what they called" Cash For Keys" , where if I moved myself out, they would give me six months rent ( $4700) which I had been told I was entitled to. This dragged on until my courst date, last April. They refused to give me any money, to relocate. The day before I was to appear in Tenant/Landlord court, Penny Mac's attorney sent my lawyer an email staing that I "was NOT entitled to any relocation monies due to the foreclosure. " Which told me that if I had borrowed the $4700 from a friend, or family member, the year before, they would have been screwed out of that money. The judge gave me 7 days to move out.
I had no money, and no place to go.
I used my next SS check to pay a mover, to move my things to two storage units, in a nearby town. (I already had one there, filled with many treasures, many from my childhood.)
By a small miracle, I was accepted into senior housing, with my 2 cats. I have three cats actually...a Mom and her daughters. I had to leave one cat behind, at my little house, because the laws here only allow for two. From May 5, 2016, until this day, I go back over to my house, and feed her. Fortunately a neighbor has taken her in, as the weather started getting very cold in November. His name is John. He is a wonderful Christian man , to whom I'm eternally grateful to.
My problem is with my storage units. On December 21, 2016. I lost one. It was THE most horrible thing ever...to see 2 strange men going through my belongings, after the auction.
I just cannot afford 3 storage units, plus my rent ( plus other bills).
On Wednesday January 18th, the other 2 units are going up for auction. I need to raise $900 ...$450 each..by Tuesday January 17th. The other $300, I will use to pay a mover, to empty out one unit, and bring the items here.
That way I will only have one unit, which I can afford.
I'm not happy coming on this site, to ask for help. I've always been self sufficient, in life...and always find myself helping others, whenever possible.
I have read through many campaigns here...and marvel at the cpompassion, and generousity, of people in this world.
I hope to revisit this site, when I'm better off, and donate, to causes, and to pay it forward.
I thank you for taking the time to read this. I'm a nice gal...sober 30 years actually...and just want to start the New Year off right.
There is a time factor here..as it takes 2-3 days for the funds to appear in my bank account.
With your help..it will happen.....
grateful for blessings coming my way....:)
Organizer
Lynn Earley
Organizer
North Bergen, NJ
