94-year-old SF woman fighting eviction after 8 decades in same apartment

After real estate investors bought their building, Helen Byrne and her neighbors are at risk of being forced out of their rent-controlled apartments. Hilda Gutierrez reports.
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[@toms1875]

Squatters can't be evicted but lawabiding citizens can be evicted.

[@MNPComedy]

Its ridiculous. The nerve of the owner to complain about operating costs, I bet my life he doesn’t do shit to the building and he’s getting huge tax breaks for owning a rent-controlled building.

[@SimplySergMX_arts]

For real , that’s so freakin unfair!! That shows you how much of a joke the legal system is , so flawed and ridiculous!!

[@chuckdawit]

no he's not! He's not getting anything from the city unless the tenant is subsidized with section 8 or another non profit or SF Human Agency, where by which he would only be getting part of the rent from SF.@@MNPComedy

[@Stan_in_Shelton_WA]

yes, so insane that a owner can't own the property they own. The occupant can control ownership is absurd.@@SimplySergMX_arts

[@jacobnapkins1155]

​@@Stan_in_Shelton_WAwe need to tax the crap out of landlords and pass tougher rent control landlords are petitioning for this by doing things like this

[@joec.9591]

Evicting a 94 year old, bedridden lady?!? That's just pure evil.

[@gingerblue2265]

So is never owning that item and trying to hold it hostage.

[@Stan_in_Shelton_WA]

evil is rent and acting like you own it.

[@dontknow2]

No it is not it a matter of economics

[@Stan_in_Shelton_WA]

foolish of the renter not evil of the owner.

[@WackyTabackyy]

@@Stan_in_Shelton_WA He purchased a property knowing the rental arrangements. If not evil, then viciously incompetent and does not need government intervention to spare him from obviously inevitable losses. Anyone who can't see that probably supported the bailout of Enron and likes lead based smoothies

[@MrFiver1111]

80 years paying rent, she probably bought the house twice by that point

[@wollinger]

Probably more.

[@KOSAMAGAMES]

She didn't pay for it though. While it's messed up, isn't it more messed up we accepted this behavior in our society, in fact it's the norm. You can shame all you want but we all contributed to her eviction and society. Because we allow business to thrive in monopolistic control. We can't pass up any good deal in the US. Like KZbin, we're all on here cause creators and viewers said hey this is free and cheap. But now we've witnessed the consolidation of technological power and infrastructure under a few major corporations, notably Google. This consolidation has led to the demise of numerous competitors and alternative platforms. Why cause internet free and cheap, as we see KZbin force more and more ads cause where you're going to run to now? Nowhere left to run. But hey it was free right?? Now creators complain and viewers alike but we both contributed to this, blame the other half but take some blame at yourself. Not thinking about how every aspect of your life dominos into practices like this. Like we mix recycling in one bin, kinda insane, you think it goes in the magic "recycle sorter machine"? But convenience right? Out of sight out of mind. Until China said they didn't want our trash anymore? Remember when the news freaked out? Oh wait another country accepted nevermind forget the unsustainable model. Similarly look at The suburban dream, with its emphasis on single-family homes and reliance on personal vehicles, represents another facet of these intertwined decisions. While appealing for its promise of privacy and space, this model has proven unsustainable as it does not scale with population growth, leading to inflated housing prices and increased living costs. Yet, it's crucial to acknowledge our collective role in these developments. Consumer choices, whether it's the embrace of KZbin, the purchase of single-family homes, or the acceptance of car dependency. These have all fed into systems that prioritize short-term convenience and profit over long-term sustainability and equity. In the eviction of an individual today can be seen as a culmination of decades of collective decisions, where convenience, corporate interests, and unsustainable urban and societal models have converged to create a reality where housing is not guaranteed, but a privilege increasingly difficult to secure. But while companies and businessmen make those decisions, we as the public have bought into them. Giving tips? Giving homeless money of your pocket? Buying a car? What choice do I have? You ask. That right there is what societal mindset is. You feel regardless what you do, you won't impact because society forces you participate in one way or another. Those who blow it off simply kick the problem down to the next generation. Alternatively the up hill battle gets tougher and tougher. Don't get a car? Well enjoy poor public transportation (which car industry helped destroy). What medicaid to die affordably? Well enjoy the government taking every remaining penny you have left so that you leave your descendants with nothing.

[@VerticalHysteria]

Your right. But these wack ass management companies buy everything on loan which makes them have to increase rent to ridiculous prices so they can be profitable.

[@Scythe_Voltage]

@@KOSAMAGAMES professional yapper 😂

[@KOSAMAGAMES]

​@@Scythe_Voltage well I've had this conversation tons of times. Especially when it comes to Los Angeles. There are essentially two groups of people here, each facing distinct challenges. First, there are those who seem unable or unwilling to grasp the complexities of the situation. They're often so deeply entrenched in the ideals of the American Dream that they'll go to great lengths to pursue it, even if it means turning a blind eye to the flaws in our system or relocating to a new city. However, they soon find themselves confronted with the same issues they sought to escape. As cities expand, many of the systems we've come to accept as "normal" simply fail to scale effectively. Coupled with exorbitant healthcare costs, this perpetuates a cycle wherein individuals struggle to accumulate wealth, and even if they manage to do so, government policies can quickly deplete their assets, leaving little for future generations. Then there's the second group, which likely encompasses most of those who resonated with my comment. We understand the shortcomings of the system but feel trapped by the lack of viable alternatives. Refusing to buy a car, for instance, means relying on a flawed transportation system that puts us at a significant disadvantage. Similarly, forgoing homeownership means missing out on potential investments and financial stability. It's a sobering reality, and one that prompts the question: will anything truly change? I don't think so. Partially because "professional yapper", but also people who can't even understand their local government system. Is that by design? who knows.

[@TomikaKelly]

There is a wickedness in this world that I will NEVER be able to comprehend. Imagine sleeping comfortably knowing a 94 year old is out on the streets? 💔

[@andy_182]

but thats not the landowners problem...since when are the problems of another persons, yours?

[@NikolasKepac-zv5vd]

@@andy_182lmao, typed from your parents house I’m sure. Sit down somewhere son, the grownups are talking

[@user_gov]

​@@andy_182Did you hear the landlords words? "Rent control is NOT part of our BUSINESS plan" Basic human needs i.e. shelter, is a BUSINESS to them. They don't care if you are out on the streets if they aren't making money from a NECESSARY human right.

[@blondie7240]

She wouldn’t be on the streets, did you even watch the video?

[@rain73ful]

Chances are they would just put her in a nursing home.

[@lynniezewalker4326]

Update: 1 day ago, the company reveresed their decision. The woman gets to stay. Edit for those asking for the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYqZfXt7jryVn68si=i9AOzHs3HpWvB5Xs

[@airons1895]

How about the other 3 families. Are they staying also? I hope so

[@beepboopbeepp]

@@airons1895 doubt it

[@edprestoza4099]

​@@airons1895Shit they better let them stay!!!!!!!!!!

[@spacebar9733]

Thank you 💚🩷

[@redcandi01]

❤😢😭😭😭

[@julianatorrez5146]

Her neighbors are angels loving and caring for her.

[@redbarchetta8782]

Very much so.

[@sandeepkark]

So rear these days

[@greenfairy4894]

For sure💗

[@GD-xc4wg]

That is surely great neighboors

[@arcticredpanda4598]

You are too thirsty!

[@Hardawayfits]

The lady next door to this lady is amazing. 😊 I wish I was surrounded by people like that😮😢

[@cjhoward409]

Be that person and spread that love and joy 😊

[@Hardawayfits]

@@cjhoward409 I do every chance I get.

[@JennRighter]

Lived there from 12 to 94. Where will she go? Where will any of them go? What can they do? Horrible. Also, the owners of low rent properties get government subsidies.

[@Vinlyguyx420x]

Helen looks pretty good for her age

[@Danybella]

She looks great! 30 years younger easy.

[@icecube1212]

@@Danybellau sound thirsty u want her IG knee Guh!

[@Todd.T]

@@Danybella Agreed. I would have said early sixties.

[@cyberzenASMR]

well, she made it to 94… most of us will never see that age

[@HowieHoward-ti3dx]

@@cyberzenASMR I hope I don't i don't even want to see 45.

[@benjie128]

So they bought a building knowing it had rent controlled units, for the express purpose of evicting them and selling the building for a profit. Sounds like a contributing factor on why housing is so expensive.

[@felixthecat2786]

It sounds like it should be a crime.

[@tommys231]

No, the reason why housing is so expensive is because of rent control. Economists almost universally agree that rent control reduces the number of rental units. This here is a perfect example. Because of rent control, the landlord is not able to raise rents to a level where he can at least break even. As a result, the landlord would rather remove the property from the rental market than continue to lose money. Less supply means higher prices, this is basic economics.

[@karengrice2303]

Yes and these are people sitting on their ass all day extracting from the middle class. I say they need to get a real job and quit hurting our citizens.

[@CPreacher40]

something has to be done since the building can't run at a loss.

[@LizLh-ot4ug]

Yep another greedy landlord

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

How much has that poor women paid in rent for that apartment? She could have bought herself a decent condo for that.

[@04m11]

Not where she lives $3500 is considered low

[@carolinesmith8024]

​@@04m11wow 😳

[@rattiegirl5]

I have a feeling that her rent is incredibly low.

[@Hardawayfits]

Why? Not everyone has the same plan as you😅

[@ejkk9513]

Some memories are worth more than owning certain things. She grew up there and wanted to stay there. You wouldn't understand unless you were in a similar situation as I was. I lost my childhood house. I would do anything to get it back, but I can't.

[@mauricios.s.s2550]

I’m not experts, but she looks good at her 94 age.

[@anthonycrossley2426]

Having lived in my Family Home for nearly 60 years and being forced to leave after my Mother died..I can understand this Woman's predicament.

[@Cthomas5678]

😢😢 so sad

[@davewhite756]

This isn't her family home though, it's a rental.

[@debralondon4295]

@@davewhite756this is her family home. Just because she does not own it doesn’t make it not her home. She pays her rent. It’s supposed to be rent controlled.

[@tarag7292]

​@@davewhite756 It's not her house/apartment, but it is her home. There is a difference.

[@davewhite756]

There will be no family getting together every holiday to remember her in that rental unit.

[@althunder4269]

80 years in the same apartment must be some record.

[@tjs114]

New Yorkers do generations in the same apartment. My aunt lives in the same flat that her family has lived in since 1890.

[@althunder4269]

@@tjs114That's amazing.

[@jennimontalvan]

I was thinking the same. 😮

[@gingerblue2265]

I bet you with the current rent control laws in the city and the Ellis Act, that 80 year record will be broker many times over by the time I retire. Her situation wont be an anomaly. It will be the norm of the future.

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

bet it smells

[@jenniferzennifer6949]

Thats one thing that sucks about renting... you are at the mercy of others

[@TheDerangedBlood]

The community taking care of this elderly woman, is PURE love. Shame on the real estate investors.

[@opinanlosjovenesrd3477]

If the Investors would not have bought this building do you think the neighbors would have taken care of the building maintenance?

[@TheDerangedBlood]

@@opinanlosjovenesrd3477 That has nothing to do with anything. The "Investors" know they are buying rent controlled building and could care less about the people living in the structure because they only care about profit.

[@jayemowrey1416]

​@@opinanlosjovenesrd3477😂😂😂😂... No one looks at the owners viewpoint !!! you own a piece of property and you can't do a damn thing with it , except pay the taxes and the bills and lose money....because basically you have legal squatters living in their you can't get out.... Always two sides to every story... That's why we have laws

[@pizzarisa]

@@jayemowrey1416 then don’t buy the building if you’re aware of the situation! The owner could’ve chosen another property to turn a profit.

[@MichelleKirkwood-kd7lq]

@@pizzarisa Typical absent minded consumer response, you don't get to interview each tenant and their life story when investing, it's cut and dry and fast paced. Instead of placing blame on investors, blame the institutions like the government for continuing to tax the property and the banks that continue to collect mortgage and insurance? Idiot. Your consumer mindset is why rents will continue to drown people like you out and free money during COVID times is coming back to bite you. Have fun with that.

[@theregoesatenner]

i feel awful for helen but i couldn't stop thinking about how good she looks for her age, this woman can easily pass for 60 years old, her skin looks awesome.

[@nunyabeezwacks1408]

I thought that, too. She probably didn't go out, much, in the sun.

[@Skoora]

60? 😂 Tell me you’re young without telling me. She does look good but looks like she’s in her 80’s. Also the camera is not as accurate as seeing someone in person.

[@pinchebruha405]

@@Skooranah she looks amazing for 94 and yes looks 60,

[@sneksteppy]

Jesus Christ, Kelly. Focus on the issue at hand and not these superficial observations.

[@brakesforsnakes757]

60 years old? Time for new glasses

[@ariyaa2961]

Over 50% of the elderly die within 5 months of entering a nursing home. They seem to just give up when forced into one. I wouldn’t be surprised if Helen dies within a few months, if she’s sent to one. I’m so tired on investors buying everything up. It’s getting even harder to live here.

[@user-zq4fv8sj6v]

I hear you! Being sick or old is hard. Hopefully Nancy Pelosi, a CATHOLIC will put down her drink and use her white privilege to help her elder.

[@davidtran2026]

That simple figure is why my dad fought so hard from entering into one recently when he had a recent hospitalization due to a really bad pneumonia. Because of the time spent in ICU and in hospital bed he was having issues walking, so we had no choice but to look for assistance for rehab via at the nursing facility because my mom and I didn't have enough to have him rehab from our tiny house. He worked really hard to get to a point where he could push to leave. While the conditions at his nursing home were better than plenty I've seen, I can definitely understand why he hated his time there. While there were some working through rehab, there were many other patients bedridden and near death. I recall at least 3 that were removed within the 3 week period he stayed in the home that died in their beds. It was depressing.

[@incipidsigninsetup]

They're elderly, not stupid. They know full well the old age homes are just short stop overs and the path to death. Many just want to get on with it.

[@DecrepitBiden]

Also investors write off the losses for tax purposes. So they don't lose anything if there's no renters.

[@JamesWilliams-gp6ek]

You really suck at being a human being.@@incipidsigninsetup

[@matthewbrown1666]

Where’s the Go Fund Me?

[@flexing133]

She probably paid for that building a few times in her life time.

[@Sammie.ReyesDDD]

NBC ran an update on this story: "Landlords say they're dropping eviction pursuit of elderly SF tenant and other tenants following NBC Bay Area story" Glad to see everything turned out okay and the tenants got to stay in their homes.

[@youngyhasard3219]

MERCI POUR L INFORMATION, J ARRÊTE DE LIRE BONNE CHANCE À VOUS

[@josephssocialmedia3162]

Sad it takes media attention to get people to do the right thing

[@Flufero23]

So happy for them!!❤

[@Theoneandonlyearthhuman]

Very sad, this is communism, not capitalism

[@maddoxyamamoto]

Kudos to Cecilia for taking care of her even if they arent related. Filipinos are such loving and caring individuals. Wishing you all the best.

[@holdmybeer123]

They inherit a cheap rent control property, don't forget that. Rent control isn't supposed to be "inheritance" but sadly it is.

[@CrimsonEclipse]

​​​​@@holdmybeer123pretty much. The landlord isn't worried about the 96 years old lady who will die anytime soon. The landlord is worried about the Filipino caregiver and her whole entired family living there under 80 years of rent controlled . Like there is like 2 generation of this family already in that rental who probably aren't suppose to be there. Like the landlord is actually willing to wait 5 years by not taking on rent to kick these people out.

[@Laura-tp8wz]

Blessings

[@CuteeCupee]

I love Cecilia and I don’t even know her. What a lovely, caring person.

[@youngyhasard3219]

C EST comme ca les étrangers, ils ont eduquer d être HUMAINS

[@lynettenasseri753]

They need to let this woman stay in her home. Allow her to have pleasant last years in her life.

[@Uthiop]

Who are They. Are you going to go fund her ?

[@bethpeters3187]

I just read the first comment and I'm just so happy to hear that she's able to stay. Finally some humanity in this world. Thank you for reporting this.

[@alien.superstar]

“Rent control isn’t apart of Their business plan” BRO WTF ??????

[@hotpocket7521]

business is business

[@Hartmannk]

God's rath will be his business

[@Hartmannk]

​@@hotpocket7521heartless

[@lrh57psi]

Rent control is part of the business and it's law.

[@CarlosRamirez-wb7zu]

​@@hotpocket7521they bought it at a discount knowing full well it was rent controlled. They made a bad investment and should lose money.

[@lamars2486]

They've been putting people like her out in the streets like this since 2001 in SF

[@AuroraBoarder1]

Currently, people 50 and over are the fastest growing demographic of the homeless. It's usually because of mess like this.

[@elreytriton]

she's had 70 years to buy a home

[@peonyflowers23]

@@AuroraBoarder1so sad

[@peonyflowers23]

@@elreytritonyou think a 10 year old should have the resources and know-how to purchase a home? And homes have been expensive especially in CA for decades. What a B****

[@micmlinson]

@@elreytritonthis also happens to elderly homeowners

[@KudzuDigital]

Literally had this a little over a year ago in the Richmond District. Building of elderly, retired, various ailments.. and myself. It was a 4 unit building. We were offered a measly buyout. Did not accept and the landlord's lawyer said that was fine that he was instructed to Ellis Act the bunch anyway as they wanted to make it into a TIC. Being under the age of 65 and fairly healthy, I got the minimum to time allotted to move and did so. The rest got the full year. My unit went on the public market for about a month then was pulled. My apartment was sold under the rader I think around Thanksgiving and the rest of the tenants luckily got their evictions reversed. The gal that lived above me was in her mid to late 90s, I believe. I am happy that they don't have to move but I am not happy they have to live under this landlord still since she already put them through so much within the first year of grabbing the property. Some additional notes about the building. 1920's building. Total rent monthly coming from the building was barely $6k. Fixes to the building in the last 10 years: - Replacing the HVAC. Total overhaul for all units. - Unit across from us needed new sheetrock in the entire unit. They lived there for at least 3 decades without major renovations. - Sewerline from apartment to street replaced a few years ago. - Building was repainted in like 2012. Not sure if that helps at all to the situation, but extra details I suppose.

[@EasyED1992]

She looks younger than 94

[@lihboidasanstr8fyre228]

You must be high.

[@fractalarbitrage]

walking up and down pac heights will keep your cardiovascular health rolling

[@cccc8643]

her skin is fresh n she has great care. she looks 45

[@waltersvely]

She looks like 93 1/2

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

easily pass for 93

[@anthonymartinez4307]

What a sweet lady taking care of her friend.

[@andrewwong8932]

She’s robbing her for social security and her credit cards it’s always a scam with people helping elderly out of kindness

[@tubceevxwmlee8328]

We know that but don’t be jealous. Care takers need her $$$ for her living expenses

[@user-df2rv9il5c]

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[@HowieHoward-ti3dx]

@@andrewwong8932 Filipinos are great scammers.

[@blablabroz9772]

@@andrewwong8932ok show us the proof I will gladly go on the hate parade with you😊

[@thnk3r62]

We need to rally around for this woman! This is unacceptable

[@Tracyl63videos]

What the fck is happening. Can’t get squatters evicted but they can evict a woman that’s lived in that same apartment for 80 years. The USA is freaking up side down.

[@Check_This_Game-f5m]

94 and bed ridden, this requires moral compassion.

[@reannavaladez3290]

I don’t know what people expect from someone that old and bed ridden they expect too much obviously

[@user-xu8cv5gf8o]

And yet thats how california does to lot of elderly people

[@seinundzeiten]

yet the USA can sent Ukraine 60 billion usd, but cannot help this lady

[@dame7duce]

Leave that lady alone

[@audenharper3014]

if she doesn't own it, it's time to go. She's had enough time in it. I could see if she owned a condo in a building. You don't have a right to someone else's property.

[@gingerblue2265]

If she moves out, I have no doubt they will leave her alone.

[@career5690]

@@audenharper3014That’s a condo?

[@txt4r]

true And politicians are sending Billions of Tax $$ to foreign countries like Ukraine and israel and ignoring poor needy Americans like her

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

​@audenharper3014 spoken like a true greedy landlord. How many old people have you kicked out into the street?

[@Jv9569]

That's messed up but who makes an apartment their home and gets attached to it to this extent?

[@mele9131]

This should be illegal. No business plan should go over someone’s human right for shelter at their longtime home.

[@siliconvalleycyclist5761]

Due to her age, she will die within a few months or so, if she has to move. My 95 year old grandma passed several months after she was evicted. Any move is stressful, for an elderly person it is extremely stressful. It is morally wrong for the landlord to evict her.

[@susanlovesjava4961]

Morals don't pay the mortgage.

[@annapavfan4680]

⁠@@susanlovesjava4961eventually we will all die. So those things you believe will follow you on your next crossing. Let’s have more empathy please.

[@susanlovesjava4961]

@@annapavfan4680 Be a responsible adult.

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

she's bed bound, in the home, has a hospital bed so I'm guessing she's got some home health services going on. Still, she will probably get some bed sores, infection, pneumonia and that's it. She had a long life in a beautiful city most dream about to just visit. Don't cry about this, she's had so much opportunity millions never got to enjoy.

[@peggyg7442]

​@@susanlovesjava4961 You don't know if she was a responsible adult or not. However, we see every day how politicians and greedy people and corporations are destroying our lives. You may plan for everything, but you can not plan for greed and dereliction of duty.

[@marianna1513]

Let her stay!! How can they sleep at night knowing they are making a 94 year old woman bedridden move. That's horrible omg.

[@raynettescoggins702]

Easy, they sleep with their Bank Statements. The don't care. He knew he what he was purchasing.

[@bigsasha500]

How many years has this woman been pocketing her opportunity costs. She benefited quite well in an undervalued rental.

[@yolyprog2561]

Exactly

[@yolyprog2561]

@@bigsasha500 WTF are you saying

[@marianna1513]

@@bigsasha500 How do you know that? She probably used all the money you say she "pocket" to take care of herself since she's been bedridden.

[@FutureCommentary1]

It's not just the rent but the neighborhood, the sense of community.

[@nadineb2726]

That woman is old enough to understand the building has been sold at your age you didn't buy property so now you're back to the renting game.

[@Jv9569]

Agreed, fellow void profile picture enthusiast, lol.

[@edwardmiessner6502]

Turfing out a bedridden 94 year old lady??? I'm sorry but that is just plain inhuman and evil.

[@williamchen2145]

welcome to the USA...it be your own people

[@Anonyme67]

You don’t get it. The likelihood for her to pass there is high and the landlord doesn’t want to deal with that.

[@308_Negra_Arroyo_Lane]

Then you pay for her real rent.

[@adiintel1]

But America the land of the free and individual and pure free market capitalism with few crony exceptions.

[@jodiebasye9798]

So at what age is your landlord responsible for you?

[@West_Coast]

8 decades? She put the old owner's kids and their kids through college. This is why it's important to invest in your own by buying instead of renting.

[@vickieclark5931]

I agree. At 94 years old, she should have had ample time to buy something that was hers. Even if it was a small trailor or something that she could call her own. When it comes to renting, you are never secure. You don't own that property and they can do what they want when they want to. No living space is 100% secure, but when it comes to renting, that is very wishy washy on how long you really will be there. It's amazing that someone 30 or 40 years ago didn't come in and buy all of that just to put something else in. She's been lucky cause most places you rent come in go in a matter of years.

[@missmaryjanegreen]

In the Bay Area someone like her never had enough to own.

[@missmaryjanegreen]

@@vickieclark5931you don’t seem to understand that unless you own the land, having a trailer means that after 10 years no lot will let you rent there. Own the land? The city or county can change zoning & kick you out. Trailer living is increasingly unattainable.

[@Faesharlyn]

How do I pay rent while I'm saving to buy a housr?

[@ianstephens333]

@@Faesharlynexactly

[@karmathephoenix2474]

The owner knew what he was getting into when he purchased the property. This is a tough call. I wish her the best.

[@matthewl1049]

That’s SF! push out the working class to charge ridiculous amounts to the rich! It just puts more people on the streets which is the only rapid growth the city has.

[@weirdnomad8868]

Soooo if you're a squatter you have rights but if you're a law abiding citizen who's paying rent you have no rights. Welcome to California folks

[@eattherich9215]

Welcome to Anywhere USA.

[@sneksteppy]

Lol. If you're renting, you have no legal ownership of the unit. Both a squadder and a tenant can be evicted. You're not smart enough to understand those simple nuances. And btw, squadder rights were ushered by politicians you either voted for or supported.

[@rhiannonrhiannon6285]

EXACTLY!!!

[@pugmom4life141]

💯

[@Serrano46571]

Vote Newsom out

[@londonsage8696]

It’s always about money that’s the sickening part. 94 years old, and you want to evict her and the other tenants that live in the building.? People make me sick when it comes to greed

[@braceyourselvesfortruth2492]

Is "the bank only cared about money!" a legitimate defense against bank robbery?

[@lovesallanimals9948]

Yes😂​@@braceyourselvesfortruth2492

[@lovesallanimals9948]

​@@braceyourselvesfortruth2492that's a stupid comment

[@braceyourselvesfortruth2492]

@@lovesallanimals9948 explain how expecting special treatment and lower than market rent isn't greedy. I'll wait.

[@grandinosour]

Could you be considered "greedy" for wanting things for you or others at a below cost amount?

[@jayemowrey1416]

Moving these tenants out may be morally wrong, lots of sympathy for them..... But sympathy for a tenant does not pay the bills.!!!!!! . However if you are the Owner of the building, do you sit on your ass, accept your excessive costs, of Ownership, until these tenants die? When do you get to take control of the property you own????

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

They evict 94 year-old woman, but migrants who don’t pay rent squat. here, illegally, hiding out in these homes you can stay 😡

[@frankalbertyap9132]

I’m proud of the Filipina taking care of the old lady. May God bless them.

[@skip031890]

Yeah, she's a good Filipino.

[@yenxion6516]

Rent in SF is crazy AF. How can anyone with low income afford rent.

[@Your_mom736]

Either she’s not “low income”. Or that’s why she’s leaving. Couldn’t imagine renting for 80 years. She could’ve bought the place more times over then I could count.

[@Yogurt_Fingers]

They're kicking people out to house illegals. Cali currently pushing a bill that would allow illegals to get homeowner loans despite not having any credit..

[@ITSONLYMEWATCHING]

Hence the term "rent control.

[@landondc4739]

Rent control. 2% increase max per year. SF is a renters paradise.

[@gingerblue2265]

Rent control, Ellis Act, 1 year extension to evict..... SF is nothing but pro-tenant. Landlords own the properties but the fact of the matter is tenants hold them hostage until litigation has run its course. News media dont show that landlords have the heavy burden of high property taxes, insurance, maintenance, operations cost, ect.

[@lilirustrian6086]

Mrs. Helen look great at her age, she looks like 60 years old. No one deserves be in this situation in they're elderly age, is really sad. My prayers for this sweet and beautiful lady. My heart is broken 😢

[@prezidenttrump5171]

Doesn't matter how long you've lived there, if you can't pay the rent then you're out.

[@alesia912]

Disgusting! Leave old people alone. Let them live their last years in peace.

[@WowLuckyBunnies]

You pay for her rent

[@crazyadrienne05]

dumas@@WowLuckyBunnies

[@KingSaiyannn]

Hope no one takes care of you when you get old

[@ProudAmericanAmerican]

@@crazyadrienne05 dum response...

[@ProudAmericanAmerican]

@@KingSaiyannn No one has ever taken care of me, I don't expect that to change when I get old.

[@waassup]

"Mytle feels bad about the tenants being kicked out" Really? You knew what you were getting into and eviting them was all part of the plan from the get go. You are going to hell.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

I sure hope so.

[@captainron7904]

sorry i feel bad but its not the responsibility of the apartment owner to supply housing for FREE he is losing money on the property who is going to pay him back. maybe they should just sit down and talk see what she can afford and try and work something out. Just because you have lived somewhere that you dont own for decades does not give you the right to stay there. By your own place and dont pick the most expensive city on the planet to live.

[@D1rtyDave]

Morally wrong? absolutely. but they rented, for over 8 decades, thats their own stupidity.

[@ron1352]

Why does CA have a homeless issue? Would greed qualify as one element?

[@blak3brutus229]

Well it’s also California, gotta remember it’s liberal and illegal people land. No work ethics, and for those who work, they’re not ethical. It’s basically a giant mess and go figure it wasn’t part of the United States originally and it shows heavy.

[@komlat253]

😂😂😂 CA are greedy capitalist and also dumb communist 😂. I guess

[@katl1489]

Now you get it. I tell people we don't have a homeless problem, we have a greed and corruption problem.

[@blak3brutus229]

@@katl1489 if you think that’s cali alone that’s silly, corruption is existent if people are running it, also illegal people are another huge issue, imagine having illegal people making up 20% of your population, then the illegal people breed.

[@Ravenboppityzoppity]

Yup its a greed and corruption problem. Ppl wanting to charge an arm and a leg to live in a glorified hallway, and investment companies making bank holding ppls need for housing against them. Pretty similar to the reason other places are having a housing crisis honestly

[@BigGod7ODSubscribeBecauseYes]

I lived in one apartment for almost 10 years I know this feeling It grows on you

[@helives2209]

My mom and sister are being evicted. They been there for almost 40 year's. The unit was sold and new management will remodel and raise ro higher rent. Now to get a new place is a burden because rent is so high for retirement income. Like $1800. I know other places are higher but this is for what can be afford. Hope she doesn't get evicted and all those who are struggling same story.

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

10 years is 1/3 of a mortgage pay off. You pay off a house in your working years, yours or someone else's.

[@WUSTL7]

You sound like a renter.

[@kristinab1078]

I've rented the same house for almost 20 yrs. My Japanese landlord has never raised my rent. In this culture, it's generally considered bad form to increase rent when you have a good renter.

[@animangafan342]

@@kristinab1078 In San Francisco, u can't raise the cost of rent on a renter who is a current occupant. Hence why they are being kicked out instead of just seeing a rent increase.

[@Sondan1988]

This woman has had DECADES and DECADES to buy the building but she didn't !! Now that the building has been sold she now she can hold the new owner hostage ? If you buy a home and someone lives there now, then you can't do anything with YOUR property ?

[@bhupesh0111]

4 tenants are paying $3800. That's not possible for the owner to operate It's a Capitalist economy harsh but its reality.

[@diana1nicole]

Housing shouldn't be stressful.

[@peraltaisrael2598]

Move to Montana! There its not stressful.

[@Yogurt_Fingers]

It isn't stressful for illegal migrants.. They've been doing the same in NY. Kicking out elderly from homes and forcing children back on remote learning to allow the illegal invaders to have a comfy place to stay. Cali is right now pushing a bill to allow illegals to get homeowner loans despite no credit.

[@crazychase98]

Well gonna have to explain that to California communsist

[@lihboidasanstr8fyre228]

Rent shouldn’t be late

[@thejuicerr]

Mortgages and property taxes shouldn't be stressful.

[@jamesroberts180]

This lady has known for 80 years that this place wasn't hers. She has had been getting a great deal for decades and has had years to plan.

[@andy_182]

completely sane approach, why does no one else share ur stance?

[@NN-lx4mb]

How does someone rent for 80 years and throw money out the door every month. She could have bought 3 apartments with the rent she paid.

[@brijean5865]

Just because you lived at the same apartment for a long time doesn't make it yours.

[@twigwigsoso]

And you are a cruel evil person who deserves not to be protected

[@gracesimplified3860]

The LLC knew they had long standing tenants in the building and it was rent controlled. The LLC knew the risk of purchasing it.

[@cathydawn3332]

It's hard to feel for an investor who didnt do the math before purchase or who did the math based on removing very long term renters.

[@im-gi2pg]

In Isla vista, a Chicago company bought an apartment building and evicted 58 longterm tenants who paid over $2,000 a month rent per month. The company said they didn’t know Santa Barbara had a homeless problem.

[@brianc4632]

@@im-gi2pgThey’re gonna keep washing their hands clean of the problem they helped create and make the city and its people deal with the problem while they make money off of it.

[@iLikeNoodohs]

Trust me the math is always done first and several times over

[@kathyh4804]

They were aware…. It’s business… they have no concern except for their profit sad but true

[@RMMomma4Eva]

Maybe I'm a meanie but I don't see why $100k wasn't enough for them to just move, the building was sold. It wasn't personal. Once the money ran low, there are government programs to help and they probably would end up paying less to live better. Oh well.

[@ListenSpeakReadWrite]

Nursing homes can cost $3000 - $10,000+ PER MONTH. San Francisco is probably on the expensive end at about $5000+. So really, Helen will have no where to go unless her insurance covers it. To be so close to spending your LITERAL whole life in one place just to be uprooted so close to the finish line. So sad.

[@yagga8885]

Medicaid pays for nursing home. Everyone knows that. This story is using emotions to cloud reality. Ppl are in the business to make money, even charities.

[@animangafan342]

Not if she goes to that seedy one in the tenderloin next to where taco bell used to be

[@pegasus5287]

Even in the poorer counties a good nursing home can cost 5000 per month.

[@toddaulner5393]

You are right about the $10,000. Assisted living is $5000-$$8,000. She is beyond the assisted living being bedridden. It would be $10,000 to $12,000 or more in the area.

[@PhilMoskowitz]

That's a problem with San Francisco. The more they try to make housing affordable the more they end up making it cost most. Liberals simply don't understand how an economy works.

[@lasvegasbeet]

they shouldn't do that but she actually paid for the building itself over 80 years, really weird, where is her family?

[@dalatchkeys762]

She's not losing a home!! She doesn't own it. They all sound ridiculous.

[@esmeraldagems9487]

She lived here her entire life practically. 80 years in one place, I can't see myself living in one building for 80 years, I've got to move around. But the apartment seems like a really cool environment to be in with all the helpful caring neighbors. ❤

[@HandbagDiva]

Her rent must be next to nothing and if she worked all her life she probably has quite a large amount of money saved up.

[@esmeraldagems9487]

@@HandbagDiva Yeah. It would be pretty funny if she pays the same on rent that she did since the 1940's. 😊 But that's probably unlikely!

[@esmeraldagems9487]

Or whenever she started paying rent lol I know she moved in with her family at age 12 so I guess it was more like since the 1960's

[@truthspeaker1269]

​​@@HandbagDivathe rent is about $1000-$1200

[@grawakendream8980]

some documentary producer needs to interview this woman, she's a walking time capsule, particularly for san francisco. she has been a constant since the early 1940s

[@BoondocksHuey]

Bruh… I don’t know what’s more sad.. the fact that she lived there for 84 years as a renter, or that they really evicting her after making 6+ figures in per profit from her… No sympathy in this world.

[@KP-hi1om]

This is sad but I side with the owner. It's his building. A lawyer is calling something/someone morally wrong? Please

[@8309barbie]

Fuck this money grab ! As if it’s not already expensive as shit to live there

[@karlabritfeld7104]

No kidding

[@protow5041]

Rent controlled units was not in their business plan? Well too freakin bad... holy crap thats illegal

[@lihboidasanstr8fyre228]

Well she didnt buy it so what would be the other option?🤦

[@joannkania8313]

But they knew upfront that there were rent controlled units prior to.purchasd and decided to go ahead with the buy. This was not a surprise.

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

they've had cheap rent for decades, I hope they saved up and invested. Pennies turn to dollars over time. Should have bought houses when they were so cheap and easy to qualify for.

[@ThatGirlLib]

How is that illegal? Rent control deal was made with previous owners. When is someone else’s contract transferable? 👀

[@WUSTL7]

You should like a renter.

[@Antonio_Otter]

"Operating cost" is just a fancy wording for "I want more money, pay up or shove off."

[@RckyIRL]

they offered $100,000 to move out of an apartment and they're playing victim? That's insane! Take the money!

[@CallMeHik]

Based on averages, each tenant is paying less than $900/month, in San Fransisco, where a studio can be $2,000+/month. $100,000 is enough to last a few years at market value rent until it’s all gone. If they were on any kind of assistance, simply having that much disposable money would disqualify them. They would then have to reapply once the money is gone, and that is unlikely to get approved quickly since some of these waiting lists take years for an opening. In particular, that woman is 94 and bed ridden. She can’t work. Taking that $100,000 would have guaranteed that she would die homeless, or if she had the savings, waste it all paying high rent probably wishing she could die and be done with all this. They offered $100,000 because they assumed all the tenants would be foolish enough to take it.

[@goldenratio369]

Biz is biz to a certain point. This is one of those special situations where u can't remove someone after 80y of living in the same place who is bedridden. It's not like these tenants are drug addicts. These are genuine, pure hearted people. This is just wrong and the city needs to do something.

[@KCSimsStarter]

I agree but they will only allow her to stay because it hurts their reputation. These "investors" building "luxury" units don't care that the local income can't support what they are charging

[@notafortnitegamer]

This world is upside down

[@ElleLillian]

I agree with u, except when you implied that people struggling with addiction are somehow not genuine, pure hearted people. Substance abuse is a disease, I've met addicts who are the most generous, kindest, most empathetic ppl I've ever known, who would literally give u the shirt off their back or be willing to suffer through the physical hell of withdrawal just to make sure that u have enough change to get yourself a meal. While it's certainly true that in many cases, renters who are dealing with drug addiction (including alcoholism ofc) can be very unreliable or disruptive, I'm positive that there are plenty of drug addicts who are perfectly rule-abiding tenants who pay rent on time and don't bother their neighbors, in fact, I know of several. It really depends on the severity of their addiction and if the tenant has access to resources (like outpatient rehab or regular counselling) they need in order to keep their addiction manageable & imperceptible to their neighbors and building owners.

[@goldenratio369]

@ElleLillian the only addicts I see are the ones breaking in houses, vandalizing property, freeways, littering everywhere and not cleaning up, smashing car windows, burning encampment, stealing cars, defecating in the streets, etc. Shall I continue bc I have a long laundry list... we pour money into housing "homeless" when it is a lost cause as over 80 pcnt relapse and cycles all over again.. that money should be used for our public schools, first responders and teacher pay, fixing the roads. U r more than welcome to fund addicts but not on the majorities dime. U just talk about compassion and scold people who speak the truth, yet u do nothing about it yourself. Why don't u put ur money where your mouth is and house homeless addicts yourself so we don't have to look at their filth

[@marknewton6984]

Right on!

[@raynettescoggins702]

First, I would like to say it's refreshing to see people like Cecelia, she is awesome. We are dealing with a Me Me Me First Society everyday and people have become aweful. Helen looks amazing for her age and I am going to pray these tenants gets a victory. #peopleovernumbers.

[@lisaherzog3462]

To displace a 94 year old Woman is absolutely disgusting. That is inhumane! Karma

[@lesterfrancis8284]

The new owners should be the ones evicted from their home and they should feel being homeless.

[@Digimess88]

the relationship between the neighbors is beautiful. I'm glad organizations like the Tenderloin Housing Clinic exist and all the attorneys who *aren't* scumbags that can figure out solutions. I understand both sides but at the end of the day you can't evict a 94 year old....if that's who we are as a society I'm disappointed.

[@lashurediscussion4970]

This is what happens when our society choose greed over humanitarian, to put wealth over a 96 years old person is disgusting and the fact that the new property is aware of the hardship & still choose to precede with eviction.

[@Steve_Takes]

You should see the slums left behind in areas where the government tries to run a privately owned property. Scare them away, they invest elsewhere and Ghettos are created

[@LAFITZ10]

the world according to TRUMP.

[@Steve_Takes]

What country do you think you live in? This is free market capitalism. The reason why you get to enjoy all the utility that you have is because of free market capitalism. Why don't you go take a look at other communist countries and see if you would prefer to live there.

[@wegotit2587]

@@Steve_TakesHilarious you believe in the delusion that America is a free market capitalist society when it is anything BUT that today. No, you’re witnessing a society in decline with Plutocracy running amok and crony capitalism is the real name of the game!

[@boofert.washington2499]

Except the fact there's a Biden in office.....@@LAFITZ10

[@youreyesarebleeding1368]

What a ridiculous sob story. They are paying like 1/3 of market rent and it's not enough to operate the building, the owner did everything to make it as easy as possible including offering them a substantial sum of money. It's not going to "ruin their lives", just move to a new place ffs.

[@eddiespaghetti54321]

94 and bedridden. Where the fuck would she go if they kicked her out?

[@margueriteguineheux8139]

I live in Montreal Quebec and a law has recently passed over here that if you are 70 up and have lived in your dwelling for at least ten years they can't kick you out. They would have to buy you out.

[@skibee421]

they tried that here, she didn't accept the offer.

[@ShadoeLandman]

I hope there’s reasonable protections against everyone getting thrown out when they turn 69.

[@53andME]

They tried it said .they refused it

[@Verybunnyful]

To be exact, there are many exceptions to that protection under article 1959.1 of the Civil code of Quebec, it does not apply to all 70+ tenants. For exemple, if the owner is also 70 years old +, the tenant can be kicked out. Also, for that protection to apply, the 70+ tenant must not earn above the bare minimum income which is determined by law.

[@tae8578]

Too bad you guys hate English people

[@dialac1]

Damn, if I was the owner, I’d feel horrible even thinking about asking this lady to move. She doesn’t have much time left. Why can’t they accommodate her?!

[@mjrussell414]

Surely they could if they had a conscience.

[@Jimraynor45]

The same reason why you won't step in yourself and help.

[@LdyVder]

Because they want the building empty so they can make a profit off flipping it.

[@LizLh-ot4ug]

I know some of these owners have to also use compassion because God is watching how you treat others and money.Isn't everything yeah

[@braceyourselvesfortruth2492]

​@@LizLh-ot4ug how does God treat freeloaders?

[@notebookluvr]

I understand both sides. But how do you keep running the building if the current rent doesn't cover operating expenses/profit. People don't buy rental property without intent of making a profit.

[@zombiemom6701]

Exactly. I feel for the tenants. If I was a millionaire celebrity this is the type of situation I’d sink my money into. Not designer shoes and handbags. Helping people. But the landlord should not be forced to lose money every month. People need to be charitable with their OWN things. Not volunteer charity with the things of others.

[@GSXSF-250]

The owner landlord is HEARTLESS!

[@Hummingbirds2023]

They ALL are, so are property management companies, they want a $50.00 fee to run your credit AND income of no less the 2 1/2 x the rent.... To even be considered as a tenant, no compromise. IMPOSSIBLE!!!

[@youngyhasard3219]

ATTENDEZ-VOUS, SA VA ETRE BIENTOT À SON TOUR

[@edprestoza4099]

OH DEFINITELY AGREED 1000%!!!!!!!!!!

[@GMAMEC]

@@Hummingbirds2023 They run your credit because people shouldn't live beyond their means. If you're make $3000 per month, you should not rent a place for $2000 per month, especially if you're supporting other people. As far as compromising, the mortgage company, repairmen, tax collectors, appliance companies, and insurance companies are not willing to compromise. It's not that simple.

[@gregorycyr9272]

​@GMAMEC I pay $625 a month for a studio apartment everything included in Raleigh NC.

[@smiley6168]

I hate seeing mess like this

[@Yogurt_Fingers]

It's to make room for illegals to move in. Look up the new Cali bill to give illegals homeowner loans.

[@c0rnichon]

@VegieT-be9su LMAO. As if the Republicans of all people would do a thing to keep rents affordable.

[@sew_gal7340]

@@c0rnichon They wont keep the status quo but you will at least have cleaner streets, less crime, more rule and order. I live in SF you absolutely cant get any worse than how it is now, when you fly in to SFO and you can see miles of blue tarp running down hwy 101...it looks like a 3rd world country

[@smiley6168]

@VegieT-be9su what are you talking about? How do you assume someone votes blue? Makes no sense

[@sassyempress7916]

Really…. What is America coming to when landlords are evicting 94 year old bedridden old ladies.

[@marknewton6984]

Not the America I grew up in.

[@annoin]

She paid off the building with the years of rent shes paid those crooks.

[@kenneycooper6199]

Money and profits over human beings. This is so disgusting.

[@ShawnSmith-ss5ot]

Sorry pal they are not running charity. Why don't you run a charity and provide cheaper rentals to people because you are such a nice human being? 🤷‍♂️

[@Redskywinter204]

@@ShawnSmith-ss5ot Anything that benefits humans always destroyed by men esp (Europeans)

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Yes. It's so American

[@karlabritfeld7104]

​@@ShawnSmith-ss5otcareful what you say. Karma's a bayatch.

[@ShawnSmith-ss5ot]

@karlabritfeld7104 Oh really? Why don't you help them out first before you DEMAND Others doing to satisfy whatever your hypocritical moral standards? Why don't you provide those people cheaper rentals first before you talk about KARMA? Like I said, they don't run charities or social services. Nothing personal it is just a business smfh

[@sharonjones5173]

Another reason why renting your entire life is a bad idea. You are vulnerable if you don’t own it.

[@jalenwesley755]

Also vulnerable if you own it

[@Wisepati]

@@jalenwesley755 exactly when we allow governments to continue to raise property taxes people can be taxed out of their homes. I have been reading studies by economist that decry that boomers are staying in their houses so long, and that something should be done to force them to move. They call it churning, and the boomers are preventing houses from being churned. I find this pseudoscience very troubling, considering the short history of the United States

[@ducheau100]

He offered them buyouts. The current rents don't cover operating expenses. As a landlord myself I see these people are entitled leeches. It's time they move on to something else.

[@dhowto3005]

Thanks for covering this topic. Can you give an update in the future? Thank you.

[@ebonylamb4871]

The love of money is the root of all evil. This is the lowest of the low!!

[@GMAMEC]

She was offered $70,000. It's definitely not the lowest of the low.

[@amb7440]

@@GMAMEC yes it is - that just clearly demonstrates how much her family home means to her and frankly she knows she has little time left on this earth. you're really a terrible person.

[@GMAMEC]

@@amb7440 Sir/Madam, you don't know me. If I could easily pay for this woman to stay in her apartment, I would. I just believe people are quick to judge the landlord. They act as if the property is free to repair & maintain, there's no mortgage, no insurance, no property taxes etc. If anything this should be a community effort. She could easily live another 10 years.

[@nashtatersgaming7450]

@@amb7440soooooo it is okay for someone to take advantage of you because they are 94 years old and has an attachment to the apartment? What if it was a 28 year old millionaire who thinks it is just a great deal to stay there. The fact of matter is, the rent paid is not covering maintenance costs. This is simple math. To call landlord greedy while they are losing money is also a terrible thinking process. The tenants are not going to want to leave a place where they are paying less than what the rent should be, that in principle is greed. To judge others while you are doing the same thing yourself is called hypocrisy. Unless you show us you do not work for profit, please stop calling others terrible. Last I checked people are saying they need raises to keep up with inflation. Isn’t this very scenario the exact same thing????

[@stephoso]

The extreme love of anything outside your control is evil. You shouldn’t love anything so much that it goes against having humanity and virtues.

[@Rfox-]

Disgusting greedy people

[@youngyhasard3219]

Ceux qui sont nées de 1970 jusqu'à nos jours SE SONT DES PERSONNES ÉGOÏSTES SANS COEURS, DES PERSONNES VENALS. ILS M ECOEUR, JE L ÉVITE CETTE GÉNÉRATION MOI D ABORS C EST COMME ÇA

[@SDC1949]

Unconscionable! How do you evict a 94 y o in good conscience? This nation is Wicked.

[@catherineg9943]

Only FOUR RESIDENTS were paying, an, “under-valued rent/month”, and the “new owner” CHOSE TO EVICT THEM?!?! SICKENING!!!! 🤬

[@ryancarson3327]

This is why renting is a scam. 80 years paying rent could have paid off a mortgage at least twice.

[@Uisci81]

It’s not a scam! She CHOSE to rent instead of buying her own place!

[@automnejoy5308]

Yep, and that was her choice.

[@CinnaWhy]

the government can take your house too if you fall behind on your property taxes... It's happening to people everywhere.

[@ryancarson3327]

@@Uisci81 It's a scam in how it's put out. Renting appeals to lower income people in some areas, but some places are rent only, with no property to try to purchase through the bank. NYC for example. And entities are continually buying more spots that they then make rent only. It makes them more money over time. If you were an unfavorable person, a bank will always say no to a loan or mortgage for a house. It's not necessarily her choice to have done this, but more likely how the housing industry and banks work. More and more shitty young people are having properties given to them as gifts, or are buying them themselves as an easy way to make money, bc it is. A few properties bought outright and set up as rentals can rake in a lot with little investment. Very doubtful this was purely by choice.

[@obscuremusictabs5927]

@@Uisci81 lol yeah it's just that simple. tons of people out there who would love to buy a home but can't. It's even harder now. Wages don't go up but home prices do. A friend bought a home for roughly $200k about 8 years ago. It's now worth over $400k. Did his salary double? No it did not. It went up by about $10k. People like you always paint this process as though it's just so simple as though c'mon all you have to do is work hard and you can have everything you want. That works out for some people and those people often think it's due to their own good choices alone when in reality there are a multitude of factors at play that are out of their control. But as long as everything worked out for you, you don't care. And I bet you even call yourself a Christian. One day you might fall on hard times. Then you'll care and you'll find there are people out there like you who almost seem to enjoy other people's misfortunes. Good day, sir.

[@pavy415]

Reminds me of me and my family living in a unit for 30 years and the new landlord kicked out everyone from the building including us and it didn't matter if we took them to court we were still kicked out.

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

dang where?

[@susanne1756]

This is LIFE...One can't expect to live for basically NOTHING. A market rent is FAIR...! If people expect landlords to provide FREE or Below Market rent...That's RASIST...!!

[@PatienceLove]

As you should have been.

[@PatienceLove]

@@susanne1756*Classist

[@desperatedave3573]

sorry for your hardship.. this is why I just struggled my ass off after 2 divorces to buy my first house (cant be kicked out.. no stress about that just make my mortgage)but I just had to replace the sewer line 13,800/350 a month^sighs^ last year as a working class cook... I make 15.60 /hr but just started my own hotdog cart business a yr ago(that I try to sell 2 nights a week thurs / fri) but it keeps raining those 2 days!).. im struggling hard to keep my head above water.. love to all