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Inconsiderate, intimidating neighbors cause depression and anxiety?
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Totally agree with post about problem renters ......
I moved here, into what is supposed to be a Senior Living Apartment. Ever since I moved here it has steadily gone down hill .... no maintenance, drugs, people who be in either Assisted Living or even Nursing Homes. We have people who do drugs - one group cooks meth. in their apartment and there is a lot of marijuana smoked. There are 2 people who intentionally urinate and poop on the rugs inside their apartments, and also on the rocking chairs outside. I do not understand why these people cannot be given notice to be evicted, but the Manager says, "it's a long process." They first give a 3 months notice, if no action taken, they try again, then they have to take the person(s) to court, and only then can they give them a 3 week notice til they are out. Meanwhile, here we are ... all the rest of us. One of these individuals actually told the Mgr. "if you clean up my apartment before I leave, I'll just do it again." So, they know what they are doing. The woman above me is constantly moving furniture around, by the door at night so "no one can get in" .... she hollers every time she goes into the bathroom, especially at night, and is known to "not be well" mentally. Once again, she has a case worker who fights for her to stay here .... what about me? and the rest of us?
I have been looking for another place to move, but I can't afford any of the other senior facilities .... the prices are terrible. Oh how I wish I'd have never moved to this awful place, city, and state. And these are supposed to be "the golden years." Yea .... if you're rich. Barb
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Can anyone expound on these posts? I don't mean to sound ignorant but my husband and I own an rv- very nice' and love in a rural area in a small private owner rv park where our space rental includes everything. We have been insulated from all this since my husband retired in 2023 left Albuquerque NM bought the rv then lived in small rural communities. Can anyone say if this is a nationwide issue or just certain states? My husband has returned to work part time. We have discussed moving. I am shocked this type of behavior reached senior housing. Thank you
@amberpep,
So sorry you're going through this, everyone deserves safe place to live.
Not sure of your state, but many states / counties have information on tenants' rights. As an example, this is from MN Attorney General website on Landlord / Tenants Rights and Responsibilities. https://www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer/handbooks/lt/default.asp
Even if not in MN, it has many helpful suggestions for before, during and leaving a rental.
As you mentioned, even if your landlord wanted to get rid of bad renters, the process to evict someone who does not want to leave can be a long and costly processes. If renter is paying rent, then landlord has to prove they are a violating lease or safety risk. Sounds like some of your neighbors are, but in court the landlord must provide proof, police records, etc...
Keep looking for other places, though it can be tough due to costs. The good ones usually have waiting lists.
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Your current situation is exactly what I'm dreading might be our future housing situation. When I had to retire almost 10 years ago and go on permanent disability, we were forced to sell our home, or lose it. We lived with our son and his family for almost 2 years before we could afford to rent a place of our own.
We rented a duplex in Anacortes, WA. for almost 6 years before we moved to our current residence. It belongs to our son-in-law's aunt. It's in a 55+ community with a great HOA, and we love it here. We've been here for almost 2 years now, and we just signed an additional 2 year long lease extension, for more money of course.
But when the owner decides she wants her house back(She's living and working in Israel) we have no idea where we'll end up. We don't have any money for first/last months rent, and we barely get by on a month to month basis. We'll probably end up in some crappy senior complex and be subjected to the things that you've described in your current residence.
I'm sorry to hear that you're basically stuck where you are even though you don't want to stay there. It's not fair to those of us who just want to live out their last few years in peace and quiet.
Hang in there.