Horrible News! Please Help!!!

[VanLifeCrisis]

She said it was due to foreclosure (bank repossession)?&nbsp; By law, you can not be removed from the property for 90 days under a foreclosure (from the date you recieve written, posted notice...she has to prove when this was posted or delivered to you...depending on your state).&nbsp; This is newer legislation at the federal level.&nbsp; The new owners/bank can't even remove you for 90 days unless they themselves will be occupying the property, and even then they have to give you the standard eviction (usually at least 15 days, often 30, with valid written notice and then a visit to court, which could even extend your time further). &nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />Contact Legal Aid right away (im not a lawyer lol), they helped my sister tremendously, for free.&nbsp; They still evicted her unjustly, but they tried to sue her for rent they already paid and a bunch of repairs that were the landlords fault in the first place, and they crushed the landlord in court and they had to pay nothing.&nbsp; If she had called at the onset, they probably would have stopped the eviction itself.<br /><br />Start documenting everything btw...if she visits your house, have a camera rolling.&nbsp; Do not let her take the appliances or anything else from the home without a court order (some states allow her to come in an inspect or show the property to buyers AFTER written notice and a certain time period, or in cases of emergency repairs).&nbsp; Call the police if she enters your house.&nbsp; If you don't have a lease specifying that you CANT do so, add your own deadbolt (dont replace hers though).&nbsp; If you paid by check for your rent, request copies from your bank (or at least request statements where it has posted).&nbsp; If you have cash receipts, that works too.<br /><br />This assumes if you want to fight this for more time.&nbsp; She is your aunt afterall, not sure how hard you want to go at her.&nbsp; <br /><br />And like i mentioned on facebook, if you find you and your daughter homeless, contact united way.

 

[Skimaniaz]

She most likely wants her appliances because once she starts a short sale whatever appliances are in the residence have to stay. Here is a website explaining the process. http://www.city-data.com/forum/foreclosures-short-sales-reos/1387229-short-sale-process-renters.html

 

[Skimaniaz]

She most likely wants her appliances because once she starts a short sale whatever appliances are in the residence have to stay. Here is a website explaining the process. http://www.city-data.com/forum/foreclosures-short-sales-reos/1387229-short-sale-process-renters.html

Another Site. http://www.sniperrealestate.com/tenantrights.html

 

[Mortisha]

Thank you everyone for all this great advice HuggZ<br /><br />I spoke with my aunt again today and she gave me the same song and dance. But I also spoke with another family member and they informed me that my aunt is not telling me the truth which I kinda gathered. Apparently my aunt has gone to real estate school and does know the laws about all of this. I didn't know that. I also found out that her two sons are both getting out of prison on 11-24 and 11-26 and that she is most likely wanting to use the house for them to claim as residence. That is why the big rush. Seemed a bit strange to me that she was calling all her friends asking if they had an apt open for me before she even told me what was going on.&nbsp;<br /><br />Basically I have been played like an ass! So now I have to try to pick up the pieces of my life and make something of it fast. I don't want to be here now at all. I just want to go as far away from all of this as soon as I can.&nbsp;<br /><br />I found an rv park/campground near me, in fact it is just right up the road. I called and asked about prices which were good and they even have year round spots so today I am going to drive over there and check it all out. If it turns out good then I am going to get the rv that I have been looking at. If not then I am back to square one again. There are several places around here but most close for the winter season =( And then of course I ask myself could I even survive in an rv in the winter? I am also going to get a paper today and see what is available. I really do not want to try to get an apt. It will kill me inside to get rid of my pets and most do not allow them.&nbsp;<br /><br />I talked to my mom about the rv idea and of course she thinks I am nutz and that is not good because I am going to have to borrow a bit of money from her to get it and of course if she doesn't approve then I may as well just shoot myself in the head because that will be my only option.&nbsp;<br /><br />This whole thing is a huge mess. Family is not supposed to be like this but this is the way it is for me. I hope to know more soon but I think I already know the worst parts. She wants me out so her sons can come here and not be anywhere near her. Oh just to let you all know both her sons are&nbsp;heroine addicts and went to prison for possession.&nbsp;<br /><br />Take care everyone and thanks again for the advice HuggZ<br />&nbsp;

 

[Mortisha]

Oh and yes I do have a newly signed lease and have made every payment on time. But I don't care.... let her have this place!

 

[mockturtle]

Why would she want to take the appliances out if her sons were going to live there?

 

[oldsoul]

Mortisha, this whole thing with your aunt seems shady at best. If it were me, id tell her to go to hell and that i'll get out when im damn good and ready <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> Im glad your making progress dealing with this, peace to you my road sister.

 

[VanLifeCrisis]

Why would she want to take the appliances out if her sons were going to live there?

<br /><br />Probably cause her sons are addicts and will sell them off anyway for drugs :\<br /><br />Heating an rv in winter is doable, just like a more permanent trailer you would use propane for heat.&nbsp; Its expensive but probably not as expensive as living in your apartment utility and rent wise.&nbsp; Or...does your campsite have hookups?&nbsp; If so how is power handled?&nbsp; If you have power hookup you can probably just buy a decent space heater.<br /><br />While you still have a permanent address, Id get a PO BOX and start forwarding your mail there.&nbsp;

 

[user 2252]

See, I told you so!&nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/crazy.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /><img src="/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />

 

[Mortisha]

ok here is the update... I called about the motor home and it is still available. I then went on a road trip all day looking for those rv parks and did find a few. The ones on the Ohio river are not doable because of the flooding and they do not allow camping in the winter months.&nbsp;<br /><br />I talked to a lady for twin island campground which is a nice place btw and she told me to call this man who owns cooper trailer sales about a place in my town because he rents lots.<br /><br />So I did and he does have a lot here in my town for rent if I get the motor home and he also has a single wide trailer for rent in that same area for rent. He said someone was looking at it already but had put no money down on it yet. So tomorrow I am going to call him and ask if I can look at it and if I can... I will hurry and put the money down on it. If all is well that is.<br /><br />As for the motor home idea, my mom shot it down right away and I knew she would. If I just would of had the months to save up like I wanted to I would of been able to buy it without asking her for a loan. But she won't loan me the money to get it. So I have to do what I can do. Even if I sold off everything I own I would still be a bit shy of the price for this motor home so I am stuck.&nbsp;<br /><br />My head hurts from all this stress going on right now and I am really depressed right now. I am seriously crushed right now because I know my dreams will never come true. I will always be stuck.&nbsp;<br /><br />Take care everyone HuggZ

 

[angeli]

Mortisha,<br /><br />I think you are doing amazingly well.&nbsp; Sometimes family is so toxic that you just have to get free.&nbsp; And I'm proud of you that you are keeping your furry babies.&nbsp; It does kill something inside to abandon them, no matter how rational other people sound if they tell you otherwise. <br /><br />I hope you get the mobile home and that all works out.&nbsp; But if it doesn't, Mobile homes are a dime a dozen.&nbsp; And not too much in rent.&nbsp; If your Aunt is the type of person who would throw you out into the street for her own convenience then who knows how much you've been paying for rent, and if she hasn't been overcharging.<br /><br />Once you are in a healthy and independent place, then that's not stuck.&nbsp; It may be a much better place and give you more time to decide what it is you really want in addition to time to save up the money for it.<br /><br />Again, I'm amazed at how much you've gotten done!&nbsp; You go girl!!!&nbsp; I'd still be in bed !&nbsp; LOL!!!!&nbsp; reading back over your posts tells me that you not only CAN do this, you ARE ALREADY doing this.&nbsp; I should be so stuck. Oy!!

 

[yesican]

Hang in there...You're making progress!<br />Rae

 

[Simran]

Mortisha,<br />You are doing a bang up job here!<br />I read a few posts back where you thought your would nearly have enough money to buy the motor home if you sold everything.<br /><br />Rather than rent a mobile home think about trying to offer them less and see if you cannot get the price down to a point where it is doable. If you think it is worth the asking price try paying a substantial amount down on it and make large payments on it until paid off. Tell the owner they can keep the title until paid off as collateral. Anything is worth a try to get into the motor home and not pay rent; other than lot rent.<br />All in all you need to do what you are comfortable with obviously. These are all only idea's.<br /><br />Uptuyou girl!!

 

[Salida Scarlett]

I'm new here Mortisha, but I read your SOS. From what I've been reading vans are more in demand than Class A's or Class C's. You might be able to get on Craigs list and swap up to a Class C about 21 ft big enough for you,&nbsp; the kids and the pets, making an even across trade, if you don't get the one you wanted,........ until you can figure something else out. You can at least drive that size around a bit like a regular car, while living in it at the same time if you have to.<br /><br />We can't stand to give our pets away, I know. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/bawl.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /><br /><br />My heart is going out to you, the kids and pets too. <br /><br />God bless you, <br /><br /><br />Scarlett.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

 

[katelyn]

Mortisha, <br />&nbsp; I'm so sorry that your Aunt did this to you....If it was me, I would sell the appliances on craigslist before she gets them!!! what is she gonna do? Take you to court? BS! She wouldn't dare since she's illegally evicting you!&nbsp; I hope things work out for you, hang in there..just because things are upside down now doesn't mean they stay that way forever<img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

 

[Mortisha]

Big Update!!.... Well my aunt is a liar and I now know that she is not a nice person. But that is that!<br /><br />Good news I rented a new house and I am starting to move tomorrow YAY! I hate moving though but think of it as getting rid of junk I do not need. I plan to leave it all for my aunt to deal with! I also called and cancelled my garbage pick up so good luck to her LOL!<br /><br />I found a house only about 1 mile from here and it is on a better road... well at least a safer one! Right now I live on a main road and right in a curve so it is hell getting in and out of. The new house is on a dead end street so no traffic plus a bigger drive way and yard so when I get my camper/van/rv (whichever I go with) I will have room to park it.<br /><br />I have been really depressed lately that is why I have not been out here in forums. I have just been playing mind numbing games to escape the dread of it all. I have that problem when I get depressed... I either sleep or just zone out of reality. I can't say that I am still not in shock at this whole thing though because it has hurt me&nbsp;immensely. I was always close with this aunt and really tried hard to help her out of a bad spot. I never would of believed her of all people would do all of this. It is saddening.&nbsp;<br /><br />On a brighter note.... I have been still looking around for ideas for van dwelling and still keeping my journal. So my dream has not changed at all just I didn't want to think during this time at all.<br /><br />My son has been a big help and now I am thinking he wants to van dwell as well LOL. He is 23 and wants to see the world. Guess he is part gypsy as well LOL&nbsp;<br /><br />Thanks everyone for your kindness and advice during this rough time in my life. If you ever need me, I am always around somewhere =) HuggZ and have a great day! See ya in a week or so after I get moved and settled!!<br />&nbsp;

 

[SirJoey]

<br /><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>Thanx for the update, Mortisha. Been wondering about U.&nbsp;</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>I can relate to the depression. I've struggled with it for years. Sometimes an event sets it off, other times it just happens, but when people U trust stab U in the back like that, that's the thing that hurts the most, even if U DIDN'T have depression issues!</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>Hopefully, things will work out better for U in the end! You're in our thoughts &amp; prayers!&nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /><br /><br /></strong></span>

 

[mockturtle]

<br /><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>Thanx for the update, Mortisha. Been wondering about U.&nbsp;</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>I can relate to the depression. I've struggled with it for years. Sometimes an event sets it off, other times it just happens, but when people U trust stab U in the back like that, that's the thing that hurts the most, even if U DIDN'T have depression issues!</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>Hopefully, things will work out better for U in the end! You're in our thoughts &amp; prayers!&nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /><br /></strong></span>

<br /><br /><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">X2, Mortisha!&nbsp; Hugs!</span> </span><br /><br /><br />

 

[yesican]

Glad to hear its going to work out for you Mortisha.&nbsp; Was wonderin what happened.&nbsp; <br />&nbsp; It does hurt when you are betrayed by someone you love.&nbsp; Only time will take the sting of the wound away.&nbsp; Until then we will be rootin for ya....congrats on the new digs.<br />Rae

 

[Guest]

Good you are back and glad to know you are pulling out of the depression...it is a real tough thing to deal with.<br />Best of luck getting mobile...<br />Bri