Quick update before work!

[@sharonramsey2243]

Rent a UHaul truck to move your house. Get Jessee that built your Mom's deck to move it.

[@deb7518]

THERE ya go! One part of the problem solved.

[@craftlover9702]

If this is how ITH treats people then it WILL be their downfall.... An Empire built on sand will always falter!

[@AZQueen-hu2mw]

She was late paying her rent 6+ months and ITH is the bad guy?

[@craftlover9702]

@@AZQueen-hu2mw You don't give a person 30 days to move a house

[@Gordon93daman]

​@@craftlover9702 AZQueen just made her yt channel today! Talk about a dead giveaway lmao. She actually made a channel just so she could troll and start crap on Melissa's channel. ITH shill for sure 🙄

[@craftlover9702]

@@Gordon93daman Very interesting indeed!

[@JohnsDeb]

@@AZQueen-hu2mwI Smell a Troll!!! Apparently, you didn’t listen to her video about pmt.🤥Duh!

[@gulfgal98]

I read every comment on your last video and they were overwhelmingly supportive and many offered excellent advice to you about your rights as a tenant. I will say that what has happened to you reflects very poorly on ITH, not on you.

[@sueblue7282]

I agree, how can ITH evict you without a reason, they say how they want to help people, this is terrible what they are doing to you, makes the look very bad. Are they doing this to other people? I have always felt that they will want to raise the rent sometime soon, could this be their reason? Go to the office and ask to speak to Randy or Amanda. to find out what is going on. Stay strong and stand your ground.

[@AZHITW]

Is there an employee bulletin board where you can ask if anyone at North Face has an area you can park the tiny house? I mean you just never know what might pop up.

[@SmartBlackConservative-]

​@Bosslady0202 You have literally been WHINING on Melissa's channel all day! 😂 You've made it clear you have zero support for her so why on earth are you even here trolling her? How does it benefit you? ... The rest of us are here because we want her updates and to learn how we can all help her. It's called grassroots and community. #TeamMelissa #community #tinyhousecommunity #tinyhouse #simpleliving

[@Maria-In-Motion]

It’s also called “What ITH claims they are”.

[@JohnsDeb]

Amen @SmartBlackConservatve, @Bosslady0202 is bullying her, showing their immaturity & can’t even spell whining right.

[@cheryleloya5820]

I am finding it disconcerting that a situation like this can occur without any type of letter of warning of a problem which would give you the opportunity to correct the situation. You say you are current with your rent so let's assume that is not the problem. You have not received any notices informing you of any problems. You say you were notified that the lease is being rewritten yet you did not receive the new lease to determine if any changes pertain to you. What Randy and Amanda have done and how they are handling this situation should send up major red flags to all of us who are thinking about tiny living ESPECIALLY since Randy and Amanda boast about how they want to help people to become an owner of one of their units. Tiny living is definitely a great way to have an affordable living experience BUT what this situation has pointed out is it is not a full proof experience that ensures any type of security and that is what is needed. I have so wanted to sell my house to go to tiny living but seeing your situation I think it has made me realize just moving to great community living is not all that is needed to be secure, I need my own land to have no worries of being told I have to vacate my parking space with no reason. I am sending you positive energy to make it thru this situation. I read a response from someone that this would be a great opportunity for you to put together information for others looking to go to tiny living, it sounds like a good idea to help others on how to look for red flags in avoiding situations like what you are going thru.

[@inthesunbythebeach]

You are absolutely correct.

[@italian_grl]

Yes,I never missed a rent payment! I was late once and I kept them informed the whole time. I was 2 days late, I had to get brakes then, unexpectedly. Things happen and they said no problem. Never had a complaint about me either. Definitely never warned about getting evicted over anything!!! Or non renewal lol whatever it's called, they want me to leave

[@karenjohnson6667]

I think it would help a lot of viewers if you could explain more about your relationship to ITH and the lot you are on. If your Mom is not the lease holder, and she/you are subleasing from another individual and not directly with ITH, maybe this has nothing to do with you and anything you did or did not do. Viewers have gotten the impression that you are being singled out and treated unfairly, even illegally, by ITH. But if it correct as another viewer just shared that ITH is no longer allowing subleasing, then maybe it is as simple as that. No drama or persecution involved. 🙏

[@Bosslady0202]

Exactly, we need more information.

[@stacyr6573]

​@@Bosslady0202it's important info that's been asked about but no answer. Who paid the key $. They've stated in videos that there are no long term rentals allowed (AirBnB 30 day max). Also does she own the house or her mom? If this is a sublet situation, that could be reason. Also this is not an eviction it's a non-renewal.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@@stacyr6573 well then they need to respond to her request for the reason! if it’s as simple as that, then just say it

[@maureenwhite5632]

I do not know if Melissa will see this message but if this just about subleasing, perhaps her mom moves to ITH and Mellisa moves to where her mom lives. Seems logical and simple but not sure if too much time has past or was even considered when this all came about.

[@traceytheisen8067]

On a positive note, you could end up creating a really incredible video when all is said and done about what to look for in a tiny home community, how to find a local tiny home community, the 'top 10 things to ask when investigating new tiny home communities', etc. It could be a great series of videos that will really help your channel and others in this important quest.

[@italian_grl]

Very true!!

[@HannaBondGirl007]

@@streetsmartintelligent. It’s so apparent that you are very jealous of her. Maybe be a good person and you’ll get good things too. Well, that will be impossible so just keep being a jealous grouch

[@Yvetteabby]

Great idea !!!!❤

[@lilygg8018]

Prayers for peace, comfort and focus Melissa, you will find a way out of this trouble. I am so disappointed in ITH, they are not a caring organization like they portray themselves to be. Very disappointing.

[@inthesunbythebeach]

Yes, ITH is a made for KZbin sham.

[@sandymclemore538]

I have always had an issue with their " buy in" price.

[@traceytheisen8067]

What I don't understand is how they can rewrite the lease after giving you a lease. They are free to rewrite the lease, but wouldn't that be at the expiration of the last lease?

[@vancey6072]

They rewrote the "renewal" last... not the current one.

[@stacyr6573]

She didn't sign a new lease. They sent one then said they'd send a revised which they didn't.

[@traceytheisen8067]

@@stacyr6573 Didn't realize that. That would change the situation. Still though it sounds like it would be tough for someone with a tiny home to move it in 30 days under any circumstance, wanted or unwanted. The ITH people talk often in their videos how hard it is to find communities to place tiny homes in general so I'd think they'd be more understanding. Maybe they'll extend it for her to find a place.

[@stacyr6573]

​@@traceytheisen8067definitely not an easy thing to do. They have a right to not renew a lease & are not legally required to give a reason. This is actually not an eviction as she keeps stating. Although both require moving. But they're completely different matters.

[@traceytheisen8067]

@@stacyr6573 Great point. It's really important to use proper terms. I can see where she may feel she is being evicted and it not being an actual eviction by definition. I think the biggest issue is giving someone enough time to find a place to move their home. Maybe the difficulty in finding a new location is why people in the community sell their homes when wanting/needing to move instead of moving it with them.

[@jobunches63]

If you haven't already check the Tennessee Tenant Rights. When you pay the rent, if you can do it in person!! I hope that you can get all of this straightened out. Something here just doesn't feel right! ❤

[@vancey6072]

They want you to use an app to pay rent. They're adamant about it too. Don't piss 'em off or you'll be gone in a year as well.

[@sueblue7282]

Very good suggestion!!

[@michelleellis8201]

Thanks for the update Melissa. I hope working at North Face today is a good distraction. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

[@italian_grl]

It is but my mind is on 28 days, to find a place to live!!!

[@Maria-In-Motion]

Melissa, stay current on your rent. They MUST explain their reasons for not renewing your lease. Don’t give them reason to fuel their proof.

[@vancey6072]

No. Legally, ITH doesn't have to provide any reasoning for eviction. Why do you think they do? But if I were ITH, I'd be careful about pissing off a youtuber. Then again... ITH seldom thinks things through.

[@stacyr6573]

​@@vancey6072it's not an eviction. They have chosen not to renew her lease & are not legally required to give a reason.

[@neilvenuti1269]

Why have you not gone to the office to find out

[@cathylocklin3215]

@@neilvenuti1269exactly there is more to this story……

[@Lexi-po1ur]

Pay your rent as scheduled...I would contact the Better Business Bureau (lodge a complaint), also on Angi (was Angie's List), see if you can get a free attorney who does landlord / tenant issues...see if any others have found a place for your homes to be moved to

[@judit1783]

If you had a lease the owners cannot decide to "rewrite" the lease at will. It is my belief it is illegal.

[@vancey6072]

They were rwriting the yearly renewal lease; not changing the current one.

[@kibblenbits]

She didn't have a lease, her mom bought the tiny and was the one on the original lease. She is a tenant, paying rent to her mom, and never bought a home from ITH.

[@stacyr6573]

I know you don't want to hear this, but a non-renewal of a lease & an eviction are two different things. I understand both result in a tenant having to leave, but they're not the same. Also an owner/landlord is not required by law to give a reason for not renewing a lease. An eviction is a different matter where they would have to file through the court (there's a specific process). They may never give you an answer as to why. Im sorry for your distress. It's a horrible situation to be in. Wish there was an easy solution. And please don't record & drive, with all this on your mind ❤🙏

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Not to mention, I’ve been hearing rumblings that this has been happening to a lot of people in those communities at ITH. I would be scared to live in that place! especially if I gave key money on top of paying rent

[@debbietice2937]

ITH revently revised contracts. Originally sub leasing was okay, new by-law prohibits it. People's leases are coming up for review. I have a feeling her mom's name is the lease.

[@kibblenbits]

@@debbietice2937 In prior video's Melissa has stated that her mom own's the tiny house she lives in, and she's renting it from her mom. So her mom would have been on the original lease, as her mom bought 2 tiny's from them, and lived in this one until the other was built, and moved to where the mom now lives in the 2nd one. People are making comments about ITH taking Melissa's money for the tiny, but she's never been a customer of ITH, or bought a home from them.

[@lindsaylivinlife6282]

Glad to hear from you and your in my thoughts ...prayers for strength! 🙏 P.S. Hope ya don't fret too much about any negative commenters...price one pays for posting on social media ...just know that your subscribers support you.

[@mygypsyadventure3610]

I dont know the entire history of your home purchase. Did you pay the key money when you purchased your home or are you subleasing a lot? I know they mentioned subleasing lots would be ending. If you bought your home and payed the key money and are not being given a reason for eviction consider consulting an attorney. If they do not give you a reason them every single resident on ITH property should fear the same will happen to them.

[@stacyr6573]

These questions have been asked but not answered. They chose to not renew lease & notified her. That's all they're required to do. It's not an eviction. It's possible they're not renewing leases where there have been sublets. They have said in videos no long term rentals allowed & AirBnB limited to 30 days.

[@mygypsyadventure3610]

@@stacyr6573 so what if that is all they are required to do. She PURCHASED a home from ITH and is a customer along with being a resident. Giving a resident only 30 days notice is a terrible way to treat any customer and its also terrible PR for ITH because I certainly wont be giving them any of my money now.

[@kibblenbits]

She didn't buy the tiny, and was never a customer of ITH, as her mom is the owner. So, she's basically a long term renter, which ITH doesn't allow. I'm sure that this information is in the lease agreement that her mom signed when she purchased the home. She's confusing the issue, by saying she doesn't know why she got a non-renewal.

[@mygypsyadventure3610]

@@kibblenbits interesting that you sound like you are privvy to someoes lease agreement. How would you have access to confidental agreements between ITH and a resident? Do you work for ITH?

[@KC-ed1dj]

When was your original lease up? They can't rewrite a lease that hasn't expired.

[@tamra9124]

SUPER NICE PLACE!!! No Buy in! The owner has spent 2 million $$$ already and happy to welcome you. Many ITH residents have already moved here! They're completely happy with this fabulous place. Reasonable rent and has already built a beautiful Community center with a kitchen, laundry facility and a place for bands to have concerts all under 1 roof!!! I sent you in FB messenger the info!

[@Tinyhousegardener]

Where is this? I’m interested for next year. Thanks

[@tinyhomeslady]

What? Your comment is confusing. What place???

[@italian_grl]

Thanks for the info!😊

[@tamra9124]

@@tinyhomeslady Lakeland Rv&Tiny home resort Bean Station, TN.

[@sharonhall2277]

​@@tamra9124but how much is their not rent

[@lauras.8088]

Melissa: I am in a couple of groups for the Incred I Box on FB. There are people there saying they have orders and can't get in touch with anyone. Something is definitely going on at ITH. I love your channel and trust you, but I was really trying to keep an open mind when it came to ITH. Now I am very suspicious. Hang in there! Continued prayers for you (and Kody).

[@traceytheisen8067]

I have no knowledge of the NDAs, If any, or the ‘no social media’ restrictions, if any. Given that there seems to be an awful lot of people in many videos over the past few months commenting there are many ‘no talking’ restrictions. What is that all about? How is that possible and why would people agree to that for any reason? What is with all the secrecy? It’s sounding a bit odd. Sure no company wants negative things said about it and of course no company is perfect and doesn’t make mistakes, but good companies fix their mistakes and do better going forward. I’ve never heard of so many gag rules, if true. What kind of community is this? Am I missing something?

[@gloriagamer]

That is absolutely not true. Customers say that all the time and I say but I just spoke to you yesterday and they say oh but besides you. They just get anxious and start thinking something must be wrong. No one ever promised a daily report so why do y’all freak out when randy goes on a trip then if Amanda leaves too everyone thinks they are not allowed to conduct business anywhere but KZbin. You are all jumping to conclusions on half the story. Melissa!! Why are you not telling KZbin viewers that ITH reached out to you same evening but you chose not to respond!!!!

[@HannaBondGirl007]

@@gloriagamer. So you work for ITH?

[@american_woman]

​@@HannaBondGirl007 She lives there and works for them.

[@HannaBondGirl007]

@@american_woman. Thanks! Thought so by the comments defending them.

[@animalrescuegeek]

Your house is small enough you should be able to rent a uhaul truck to move it. Check with RV parks to see if they have short term rentals spots that could stay at until you find better landing spot. Salvation Army and other community agencies have eviction assistance programs as well.

[@sueblue7282]

Very good suggestion!

[@Sue-66]

I'm so sorry, I thought ITH was too good to be true. I hope you find somewhere better x

[@jaynecreekmore9759]

We are all so sorry this is happening to you! Even bad things can be for the good….just think how many people you have warned about this! I for one was looking to move there soon & had convinced my sister to also buy a tiny & move to ith too! She would have never forgiven me…. I too will follow your channel wherever you end up & will join in all the prayers being said for you!🙏🏼💕

[@margueritebaer2012]

How true jaynecreekmore9759 is . Pray and God can turn bad things into good when they are doing things wrong AT ith and Randy has shown alot of ideas he plans are not thought thru and if inflation is having him make bad ideas-Randy you have kicked a wonderful person so honest and paid her lot rent on time and so many people admire Melissa and what a terrific person she is. Randy you need to possess some of the GENUINE GOODNESS AND HONESTY MELISSA HAS.

[@italian_grl]

Thank you, I appreciate your support!! That means a lot. 🥰❤️

[@jeanlamberty6490]

Keep your rent current, no matter what, that way they have nothing to say.

[@scuttlebuttz7202]

Stay strong, Melissa. You will get through this! I will continue to follow your channel wherever you may go! I've been through countless challenges also, with vindictive actions against me. I know it's hard to go through it, nevertheless, you WILL come out stronger on the other side! Is there any way you & Kody could live near your mother? 💕🐾🏠🌄🐾💕It is so nice there!

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@@streetsmartintelligent Melissa has said recently they don’t have any available lots right now over there

[@susanpratt3290]

I believe they owe you an explanation, you were upfront and made arrangements about the timing of the rent payments and they said that is okay. I wonder if they are getting flack for trying to evict others for no good reason and wonder why Randy and Amanda have not made any videos in over a week. I can't help but feel suspicious of their behavior. I live with my sister, but if anything happened to her, I would find someone else to build me a tiny house that is open to customizations. I once would have considered having built me a tiny house but not so much anymore and he doesn't seem to be flexible these days. Have you talked to your mom? Are there any lots open where she lives? Maybe she can help you get a U-Haul and move the house near her. I hope that would be the case.

[@seekingjoynow1722]

Yes, they have not been posting videos. Are they taking the seed money and then evicting people? I always thought the seed money was a scam. Why would you gift Randy thousands of dollars.

[@susanpratt3290]

I am feeling that he is up to something. Not trusting him anymore. I hope others start looking for another place to live or take their homes to. And rethink any plans to buy a house from him. He has some explaining to do. It is his reputation that will tank.

[@donnawalker5597]

When I was a leasing agent, had to evict one business that was 4 months late on rent and that was the Owners decision. Eviction was delivered personally, put on their door if not home. It can also be certified mail. Never heard of an email eviction. Some people don't read emails.

[@stacyr6573]

This is a non renewal of a lease not an eviction. They notified her. Legally not required to give her a reason. Eviction is a legal manner, must be sent by mail & at property, then filed with court.

[@italian_grl]

Eviction would be if I refused to leave when they said I had to be gone. I'm still being kicked out of my lot. 30 days is nothing. I have vacate this lot by then. Why is nobody else getting this, why me?? And at the holidays, nice of them.

[@vancey6072]

@@italian_grl Countless times people here have told you to go directly to the office and ask somebody in person. Why you insist on waiting for email replies when you could literally just walk across the street and talk to someone is beyond me.

[@Gordon93daman]

​@@vancey6072-- y'all don't understand, it is quite impossible to speak directly to anyone in that office. ITH designed everything, the big black wall, camera's everywhere around their big black wall, and a gate to the entrance of that big black wall so renters cannot access the office in any way. People who have never lived there just do not understand that ITH slapped up that massive wall to keep people out. You can't get to them to discuss anything!

[@italian_grl]

​@@vancey6072you obviously don't live out here and know how things really work!! Lol you can't just show up and demand to talk to Randy, they'd call the police on me for trespassing! 😂🤣

[@sherry1175]

I'm so sorry you're having to go through this, but everything will work out. Maybe try and find an RV lot in the surrounding area, even if it's just a temporary fix until you find something more permanent. Ask one of those guys that live or work in Tiny Town with a truck to cut you a deal on moving it. Your house is small enough that most full size trucks could pull it. You may end up in a better spot than you have now! The Lord will help you. Trust Him.

[@dloveofgod8269]

Amen 🙏

[@stacyr6573]

Those homes aren't that hard to move. People pick them up themselves. Checking RV parks & storage facilities is a great idea. I'd check local FB pages & camping/RV groups. They're usually pretty resourceful.

[@ritaberardi6540]

Thank you for the honesty God will see you through prayers for a quick resolve

[@wandaraney8342]

What the heck is going on at the place you live??? Prayers for you and your situation. Since you work iin Sevierville, maybe you can drop the microphones I sent you by my apt and I can ship them back to Amazon get a refund, and give you a gift card to get the right ones. I am 80 and on a fixed income, so money is not easy for me either...I live about 2 blocks from the Courthouse downtown,and I would really like to be able to give you a giftcard. If I can figure how to send you a copy of the label, that would work too,you could send it back. Can your tiny house be moved with a big pickup or is there a restriction on moving it? Keep your faith sweet girl.

[@luannesmith5350]

We’re here to support you and you will find something perhaps better than what you have now. If being frustrated with ITH is too much, place your focus on where you’re going next. You don’t want to stay in such a place with poor management practices. It’s just wrong to expect you to be out so quickly when they know full well that there are limited areas across the USA that accept tiny homes. Randy mentions that frequently in videos. I think he’s a builder, not a property development and management person and that might be his problem. If so, you don’t want to stay there, it’s an unstable place to live.

[@inthesunbythebeach]

ITH is a toxic environment.

[@Blessed0217]

Thanks for the update sweetie. God is on your side. Pray & trust God. He will provide. Praying for a miracle. God bless you!

[@Kris-tu7rl]

I'm so sorry for what you're going through that it's hard to even know what to say! It's terrible that they won't even tell you WHY and really doesn't seem fair or ethical at all. I hope maybe there's some way you could get a lot where your mom lives. Sometimes the worst things that are such a crisis at the time end up working out to be for the best in the end. I hope that will be the case for you & sweet Kody. It's a lot for you to have to deal with in such a short time. Please don't worry about replying to people right now because we understand you're under a lot of pressure. Just know that your subscribers care about you and will be praying for a good outcome. Take care of your yourself and update when you're able.

[@Maria-In-Motion]

They would have to drag me out of there if they pulled something like that on me. 😡

[@inthesunbythebeach]

Yes! I might let ITH pull the tiny home off of the lot and film it. Where would ITH put the tiny home? In the middle of the busy street? Maybe park it in front of City Hall? I would send that video to every media outlet.

[@SmartBlackConservative-]

​@@inthesunbythebeach Brilliant ideas!🎉 You and I are twins. I would go out fighting this.

[@inthesunbythebeach]

@@SmartBlackConservative- Yeah, we might be twins! Funny, my parents never told me about you!😃

[@italian_grl]

But at the same time, some of us know how things usually go....

[@dorothywright6488]

Melissa I live in Rochester Washington State. It brock my hart to see this happen to you.Just know there are a ton of us out here in youTube land .although we don't know you personally my hart goes out to you during this time.I have gone threw a lot in my life. as I'm sure you have to, My grandmother always told me (and I always hated this, it is very true) what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Im sure you have over come a lot in your life. You are stronger then you know, you are a caring, kind, and incredible young woman. Even though this really, really, really SUCKS. there could be a better things coming your way after this struggle, we can't always see what's ahead for us down the road. but there's always a light at the end of the darkness for us to find our way. You are in my thoughts and Prayers during this unknown and frightening time. My boy wanted me to share this with you. Four years ago he lost his wife of 33 years just after there anniversary and christmas, She had been very sick for about two years before she pasted.They never did figure out what was wrong with her.She would get better and stabilize,then something else would go wrong, towards the end they put her on kidney dialysis. while on dialysis she crashed and went into a coma and passed away.I am a care giver and a friend of his for a long time so he had asked for help for setting up care for her when she could come home. Sadly that did not happen. Some time after she passed we became closer and developed into a relationshit. never in a million years would we have thought we would end up togetter.But at the end of his dark time he would find a happier place. Here's hopeing for a happier time for you after all this. sincerly D & R P.S. hang in there where all pooling for you.

[@KimandFrank]

Just keep doing your best and putting your best foot in front of the other and we will all still be here supporting you. I for one feel very comfortable and believe you are a very honest and caring person and I've only known you on this channel very short time. I have been watching you since day one and you have taken away any doubt that I ever would have of someone online that I don't know you are a good smart girl you're very authentic and sweet don't let all this stuff bring you down take care and we'll all be praying for you and Kody too

[@karenmorris7502]

I honestly don't think it's legal to rewrite a lease before it's ending date. I used to rent out my house before I sold it and I had to give my tenant a 90 day notice to Vacate here in Arizona.

[@SmartBlackConservative-]

Agreed and I just made this comment. Where I live the signed lease stands. It can't be revised in the middle of a current lease. So I'm confused. And if a lease is not going to be renewed, tenants need to get 60 days notice to vacate, not 30 days. ... I'm not clear if she received a Notice of Non Renewal or an official Eviction Notice. If an eviction, technical she can stay until she is served by the Courts which is usually another 30 days until the court date.

[@vancey6072]

@@SmartBlackConservative- Her current lease ran out and she wasn't renewed. Now she has to leave. It's that simple.

[@JohnsDeb]

@@vancey6072I thought she had signed the lease 3 months ago & now everyone is getting a REWRITTEN lease but they chose to EMAIL her a notice to vacate ???

[@american_woman]

​@@JohnsDeb I hope she is able to do a video clarifying so we can figure out how to help. I'm very confused.

[@american_woman]

​@@vancey6072 I see. So she wasn't under a lease at all? That's scary.

[@RoadwayFlo]

This is not only heartbreaking but quite sobering. I thought this was a compassionate company. And considering what you've been and are still going through, I'm gobsmacked. It was too good to be true -- "same as it ever was" like the Talking Heads song. They could have at least given you 90 days, considering how difficult it is to find a new tiny landing place. They clearly know a lot of their residents have either retired or have had trauma and this was their way into a new start. I had this fantasy of the ITH community -- a tiny salt-of-the-earth utopia. I've woken up now. All the best to you.

[@tinyhomeslady]

I feel bad for you and Melissa. Many folks have known about this company's lack of ethical practices for a long time. Not sure how you and others missed it but now is a good time for reflection and enlightenment so that you have a transformation and never fall for this obvious nonsense ever again in any context. One clue was the palm trees expenditures. Another clue was that the mountain has never been completed and covid manufacturing issues are long over.

[@gloriagamer]

@@tinyhomeslady​​⁠​⁠if you think covid issues are over you need to do a bit more research. Supply chain issues are getting worse! And spending money on palm trees gave you a clue??? If he has not landscaped you’d be saying oh yeah and he never even landscaped! Trying starting your own community so you really learn what it takes and how long every thing takes

[@HannaBondGirl007]

@@gloriagamer current supply chain issues are not due to covid

[@american_woman]

​@@gloriagamer Gloria, You live at incredible tiny homes and you work for them. You adore Randy and Amanda so you drink the Koolaid. Why are you here? You are obviously Team Randy. Why are you trying to do damage control and make Melissa look bad? You are compromised.

[@sueqb1]

​@@streetsmartintelligent - Exactly. And to post that she's considered not paying her Nov rent, really not smart on her part. Not only would she lose a law suit, but she can kiss goodbye any leniency on her move out date. SMH

[@donnawalker5597]

If you already signed a lease, you shouldn't have to sign another one.

[@seekingjoynow1722]

Pay your rent and speak with a lawyer. You have your rights. Don't let ITH take advantage of you. Do not do anything till you speak with a lawyer.

[@vancey6072]

Any honest lawyer will read that lease agreement and tell you there's nothing he/she can do about it. It's a 1 year contract... after that you have no rights.

[@tja3495]

@@vancey6072 Do you work for ITH?

[@jessiebaillargeon4191]

We just all hope you're okay. I noticed on your other video there's a tiny house watchdog group now check their reputation that was trying to get in contact with you. This would stress anybody out and I hope it works out for you. Hang in there!

[@jessiebaillargeon4191]

I'm glad there's a watchdog group and I hope they can help her you. My heart broke when I saw her video

[@alicejette5635]

Mellisa I check with my friends who live in Tenn. they didn’t know how the rules are for eviction,so I suggest you go to the city hall and find out about eviction a.s.a.p most states give you 60 days to find a place do’ t let ITH get away with this it’s not right time is of the essenc ❤prayers are with you Alice in Fl.

[@jessiebaillargeon4191]

We're all praying for you. I'm sure something will come through and you're blessed to have this channel where maybe somebody will approach you and be like I have a backyard. I have this. You know that kind of thing and maybe somebody will be kind enough to pull the house. You guys just hang in there

[@JohnsDeb]

I support you & don’t let the trolls bother you! You are in my prayers 🙏🏼When you get the time maybe walk over to the office and find out what is going on.

[@inthesunbythebeach]

People in the office won't help. Randy wants to make $30,000 in "key money" for the lot she is on and sell a bigger, more expensive tiny home on top of that. Plain and simple. There is no mystery, Trust me and stay about from anything associated with ITH.

[@JohnsDeb]

@@inthesunbythebeach oh I get it believe me. I got bad vibes from ITH several months ago & cancelled all plans to visit.

[@IFUJUSTSMILE2]

I certainly wouldn't be trying to talk to them via email at this point. Does eviction need to be served to the tenant in the state of TN?

[@hotladyleo]

​@@IFUJUSTSMILE2 Our state and any other I lived in it has to be in writing and handed to the occupant

[@KevinVON-zb5hd]

You are 100 percent right on your comment. People need to wake up about ITH

[@ItsTimeMichael]

Many of the others bring up good points regarding ITH rule changes regarding subletting, airbnd's, etc. Many of the bigger announcements are indeed in their YT vids by the way. It may be that it's not personal, but rule changes taking effect. Still, with these being relatively smaller & tight knit communities, it would have been consistent, professional & the right thing to do for ITH to have called you personally to go over those rules, how it would effect you in the event of a sublet & if they could accommodate you elsewhere with another lot option. After all, they constantly stress how they want to help people & come up with reasonable options that work for everybody, so now is a time for them to prove their biz model they speak so much of. Suffice to say, ITH has a steady rotation of available lots, along with the new ones in the mountain plus elsewhere like Buffalo Creek. I think they are in way over their heads now managing tiny home communities in Nevada, North Carolina & now Alabama on top of whats going on in East Tenn. It could be that Randy has no idea of your situation & it's just done with paper pushers in the office. When you're calmer, you really need to head over there & request to speak with a supervisor in the lease department. Bring a support if need be, but keep the Italian volcano calm for now in order to avoid self-sabotage. You may in the end be very right, but don't put yourself into a position of being "dead right" & you've burned a bridge & exhausted realistic options in that area. Breathe, be calm, be faithful & be strong. Bless you & we've got you in our thoughts. One last thing just came to mind. If this is indeed subletted to you, perhaps there may be a legal situation or rift going on between that person & ITH & as a result they are tight lipped, especially if it's an ongoing litigation or proceeding. You may want to call the person who subletted it to you ASAP to see if they can at least be honest with you since you'd be the monkey in the middle in all this. Just a theory, but given the lack of clarity, one I'd pursue if I was you immediately. Must contact a legal aid/pro bono attorney or paralegal in landord/tenant matters tomorrow or Monday at the latest. Best to make some progress before going into the weekend or it's gonna eat at you. Peace.

[@traceytheisen8067]

I think they said in one of the lives that the NC community didn't happen because the local council (or board or city gov't or whoever was in charge) vetoed it and Nevada didn't happen because the county said the development needed to have ground services (water, electricty, etc.) and couldn't be a completely off-grid community. I don't know if they're still trying to make something happen in NV or are just moving on to another community. Someone who watches all the ITH videos could probably fill you in with more details than I'm posting.

[@ItsTimeMichael]

@@traceytheisen8067 Great info. On one hand it's disturbing that govt thinks it has some parental or "Godly" authority over how folks want to live peacefully, yet I also find it odd that it never occured to ITH to do their due diligence & have a very detailed proposal of their intentions & present that to local, county zoning & housing boards before even paying a single dime on a parcel of land. To think of all that time, hundreds of thousands if not more as a down payment, plus any lending institutions, escrow, laywers, surveyors, etc. What a waste. Randy seems to float good intentions, but he's often "penny wise, but pound foolish". Been following ITH for years with the exception of the last few months or so..got behind I guess, but he's just so incredibly naive, even by his own admission. He needs to surround himself with more biz savvy folks who for better or worse understands the politics of it all at the end of the day. Too much of a careless dreamer at the expense & trust of those who can ill afford these types of mishaps.

[@traceytheisen8067]

@@ItsTimeMichael I see both sides. The NV property makes sense having county guidelines for establishing a community with services because a group like ITH which has no experience in high heat desert climates could result in mass emergencies. I live in a desert state and we're used to 115 summers for months on end, and it's more than doable. But the limited battery use he was describing, small water tanks, etc sounded like a huge no-go from me. I make no claim to know in-depth building codes, but there is a reason automobile manufacturers test their cars in the desert and extreme snow; what 'should work' on paper often does not in actual trial. That aside, I think most of ITH's problems stem from the constant changing of information. It's one thing to change a program, change a sale or change a community, but the daily changes are too much. For those serious about moving to ITH or buying one of their homes I don't know how they would buy with confidence. The homes appear to be constructed well and the employees that they show in the workshop/factory seem to be really nice folks, but its just too much needless drama if someone is interested in investing their money and relocating their lives to one of their communities. I want all businesses to succeed.....through ethical practices.

[@ItsTimeMichael]

@@traceytheisen8067 I think you summed it up at the end. Folks who are looking for tiny homes don't want the drama, nor can they afford it or they'd likely seek out a more conventional option elsewhere. These people require integrity & stable living situations upheld by a code of ethics. Most of the buyers, as well as those in the communities are in the lower income brackets, are on VA or disability benefits, pension, retirement or survivors benefits. I hate seeing folks get swindled since this was likely their only chance at living independently. Very few, if any, have a viable option #2. I truly hope that ITH recalibrates if you will & gets back on track with the original message that garnered them a bit of fame, respect & notoriety from the beginning. Time for them to get back to their identity & roots. Stay local & be a role model for other builders to follow..but let others do it too. ITH doesn't have to be the answer to the country's housing needs. Stick with what you know in your own backyard is how I see it.

[@debbietice2937]

You seemed to have a lot to add, however you need to know.... They have no properties in NC, the deal in SC did not go through. The property in AL is not theirs, they have only been given exclusive rights for home manufacturing. The lot she is subleasing...I believe is her mothers. The content of the new contracts were causing a lot of scuttlebutt a few months ago, Randy and Amanda posted a video addressing the changes. I feel she and her mom have had time to prepare for the "inevitable". Just a couple days ago in a "live" a viewer brought up the eviction going on. They were discreet in the way they answered it, but Randy said he's asked the person to have a conversation with them and there was no reply. Legally, I would imagine ITH has to settle this with her mom. ITH and mom have history. You Tube is a wonderful platform to reach the masses and also benefit. I have read several comments from viewers wanting to help get her home moved...I believe even offering a place to place it. She is fortunate to have received offers. Its now time to take action and move on.

[@judyoliver533]

Praying for you!

[@pcthayer]

Melissa, we love you and support you.

[@italian_grl]

Thank you so much! 💜

[@TransylvaniaTurfCo]

#TeamMelissa, still the best damn videos coming out of ITH. They took an asset and completely ruined it. Boo

[@mdrtexas]

I remember seeing a video with Randy. And it's saying that there are some people at the community that don't even pay rent. And he was not going to evict. so I don't know what's going on with Randy You pay rent and get evicted, while others don't pay rent and do not get evicted.

[@Gordon93daman]

Randy didn't evict those people because every single one of them had an attorney. Randy NEVER gives the full truth of anything.

[@inthesunbythebeach]

@@Gordon93daman Thank you for the information. Do you know what the outcome was?

[@Gordon93daman]

@@inthesunbythebeach I know some of them stayed as much as six months after they got an attorney. Once a person gets an attorney, the harassment from ITH seemed to stop. Most of them finally found a place to move instead of having to continue paying enormous amounts to their attorney. Randy knew by switching attorneys constantly that the renters would have to keep paying up to their attorneys. He's a snake, and that's truly an understatement.

[@carmentaylor3706]

Yes, pay your rent don’t give more excuses to kick you out, just keep trying to talk to them and explain your situation there might be some misunderstanding we are all supporting and praying for you. God always opens a window when a door is closed to you. FAITH NOT FEAR we’re praying for you.

[@KatieAllison77]

There’s no misunderstanding. Her lease was not renewed and they are giving her 30 days to vacate. How in the absolute hell can you ITH shrill’s ignore the truth of how they do business and how they treat people after they have taken their life savings.

[@sandrap3047]

So sorry you have to move! I would be upset too especially them not giving you a reason! Don’t worry about answering comments! You have more important things to worry about now! I’ll still watch your videos no matter where you live! Good luck with everything!

[@roasarioruiz7804]

Melissa, go to the office with the letter and ask why. Praying that everything gets resolved🙏🏻

[@southerngirlkr]

Have they still not contacted you?! This is crazy!

[@HannaBondGirl007]

Also, Newport Mayor and City Council should know about the many ITH issues since they are currently deciding how to operate with ITH in the future 🤷‍♀️

[@inthesunbythebeach]

Yes! I suggest that everyone calls them. Can someone look up how to contact them? I think that something is up with the County and ITH, because there are no more lot being sold , I believe due to "Zoning" changes? Abbeville was smart not to let ITH build there.

[@stacyr6573]

they have chosen not to renew her lease which is within their right. Legally they just have to notify her & are not required to give her a reason. It's not illegal.

[@SmartBlackConservative-]

​@@stacyr6573 You are missing the point. Actually a lot of points. A lot has been said and promised by this company over the past year. You are uninformed. #TeamMelissa

[@Connie67]

​@@stacyr6573It might not be illegal but it's ROTTEN!!

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@@SmartBlackConservative- exactly, that is a horrible way to have to live never knowing if they’re gonna put you out at any time! This is so sad!

[@LAUREENCiotola]

There is a difference between eviction and non-renewal. Eviction is when rent is not paid. Is the notice from the court or ITH. You should call the county clerk and see if this is an eviction. If you do not pay the lot rent , ITH can put that on your credit report. The lease that was sent to you was it signed? Not sure if the lease can be re-written after it was sent to you, the lease can be amended. Not sure about Tennessee laws. When you asked to have your date changed to pay rent you should have had that in writing.

[@stacyr6573]

It's a non renewal issue. Sounds like she was waiting for an updated lease which she did not receive. Then they sent notification that they weren't renewing lease. Legally they aren't required to give a reason.

[@vancey6072]

@@stacyr6573 Jesus H. Christ. Enough already with the differences between a a non-renewal and an eviction. Nobody cares. At the end of the day she still has to leave.

[@Stacey721]

​​@@vancey6072It does make a difference. Perhaps she caused trouble in a video for her landlord and neighbors by gossiping about them and their "relations"? Well, It's in a video. Is there anybody else who remembers? Look, I know ITH is suspect to a lot of shady dealings from all we have read and surmise, but we don't know why they didn't renew her lease. Now she says she is the only one. Why just me??! When first video she said I know. Not the only one... Anyway. you can't have a YT channel and do this to the man who decides if you stay or go. And to your neighbors, too. No one wants a gossip as a neighbor who broadcasts your coming and goings to the world. It's not cool. And something feels amiss. I just don't like the whole victim act. It rubs me the wrong way. I let her know too.

[@Keeleygt]

Sorry to hear this is happening to you. Check out my community in Anniston Alabama. Sweetwater Tiny Home Community. We have affordable lot rentals and would love to have you and Kody join us!

[@tinyhomeslady]

You joined 13 hours ago? Do you prowl this channel? Do you live in the community or own it? What's the address? More details?

[@kitty_s23456]

Hang in there, Melissa. Many people are rooting for you! I hope you all can come up with a positive resolution. #TeamMelissa

[@shanester8712]

There's a few places in Newport with long term rental lots on marketplace

[@ChristianTravelers]

if ITH won't talk to you, contact an attorney first! was the eviction notice from the county or the city? a resolution may cost less than moving! don't put cart before horse! 🙏🙏

[@stacyr6573]

It's not an eviction. They notified her that they were not renewing her lease which is their right. All that's required is notification. Legally they're not required to give a reason.

[@ChristianTravelers]

@@stacyr6573 maybe not ... there would be a couple of questions that would have to be answered like (1) is one months' notice reasonable? it is a tiny house land lease and not an apartment lease, despite if it's in enumerated in the document or not; in that case, she could go to court and request an injunction until she could find a place to move to; (2) did she pay an infrastructure fee to ITH to gain the lease? again, despite what the lease or contract, whichever it may be, says, there is the standard of reasonableness, which if violated, could end up back in court. She has other moves that she can legally take, as well. If she cannot find a suitable place to move to in the prescribed time, then she could force an eviction. This would mean that ITH would have to go to court and go through the eviction process. (e.g., on Dec. 7 they would have to go to the appropriate magistrate or judge and start the proceedings. Presuming they win, she would be given a certain amount of additional time and the sheriff would come out and post and eviction notice. This buys her time, at least. (As landlords, we have been through this many times and it can take months in some cases to remove the tenant.) Additionally, it seems that there has been some recent pushback from the county on the tiny house village. Another avenue she could then take is to create a political problem by claiming that she was "defrauded", whether it meets the legal standard or not. In other words, ITH talks about creating housing to help people who can't afford standard housing. But, yet, they don't renew the lease of this single women? (Tears might also help!) Finally, that we can think of off the top of our heads, she keeps reporting on how she has done wrong by ITH in her opinion. Would that work? In our case it sure has. We had intended to buy from ITH but it seems, if Melissa is an example, that this is not the company we want to do business with. (And we were talking multiple units.)

[@teresajarrell9092]

Paying your rent is the right thing to do. Think positive and everything will work out. Have a great day at work. ❤

[@donnareese2768]

I would ask for an appointment with Randy Jones to find out why.

[@inthesunbythebeach]

Melissa and other people said that Randy is impossible to get an appointment with.

[@cllew5919]

Did you get a copy of the lease you signed? Know any lawyers? There is legal aid available maybe. I think they just want the lot to put a new home on and get a buy in fee.???

[@seekingjoynow1722]

There have been no videos posted by Randy and Amanda lately. I am curious as to why they are hiding. Are they feeling the heat???

[@Connie67]

Maybe they are off getting hitched again. 😂🤣😅

[@inthesunbythebeach]

@@Connie67 Yeah, so Amanda can get an STD.

[@pixidust]

I was thinking the same thing .That guy in alabama should have never went with ITH.Abyville was very smart not let them buy land

[@user-ns3tt5xi8r]

Maybe they are in Las Vegas developing that off grid Tiny Home community Randy wanted!

[@pixidust]

@@Lyn_Marie_ yes it is

[@rosiekavras8494]

Take care Melissa, you and Kody will be fine. 🙏♥️

[@jessiebaillargeon4191]

Yep. Make sure you pay the rent but pay it with a check so there's a paper trail?

[@lindayaya59]

See if a camping spot could be open. If it is close to ith, maybe they would pull it cheaply.

[@sunsprite4545]

Hang in there Melissa. A lot of people are pulling for you. Thanks for the update.

[@jillgebauer1292]

If Randy hasnt followed the law directly, you do not have to leave by the 7th. Bottom line is you must be served a legal notice of eviction, and it must state why.

[@judie18]

I do support you, Melissa! 🙏♥️🙏

[@italian_grl]

Thank you🥰

[@dorothywright6488]

@@italian_grl you are so very welcome.I and my boyfriend love your channel. Keep strong.

[@GiftsbyJoanne]

Melissa do you want us all to call ITH & tell them to give you another lease even on another lot? I bet a lot of ppl would be happy to call & ask? We can keep calling until they do something?

[@italian_grl]

No because I would just be bullied here. It's happened before, trust me. Someone told me on the new lease there's some things that.... are troubling to them. I would have to most likely quit my yt!! Nobody is going to control me like that! I just got out of a marriage like that 3 hearts ago!!!

[@italian_grl]

Oops years not hearts darn auto correct 🤣😂

[@GiftsbyJoanne]

@@italian_grl 👌I hope & pray it is resolved asap 💜✝️💜

[@GiftsbyJoanne]

@@italian_grl I’m so glad you have an outlet for your struggles. When I divorced way back, I became very sick, couldn’t even get out of bed except to do most important stuff. I clung to God & He got me thru. But I lost so much health, youth & time. I think YT is a healthy outlet for you so you do not get stuck like I did. But God did turn bad to good, PTL 💜✝️💜

[@tinyhomeslady]

I love that idea! ❤ I'm calling and emailing Sales tomorrow! #TeamMelissa

[@pattycake5365]

My heart goes out for you Melissa. I believe it is good business to give the reason to a tenant as to why they are being evicted. There has to be some kind of explanation.

[@donnalf184]

Contact an attorney. There are lots of them who work with lower income people. Have an attorney get you your answers.

[@inthesunbythebeach]

And many State Bar Associations want the attorneys in their state to do a certain amount of pro-bono work. You can try to contact the Bar Association of Tennessee to see if they can find you an attorney.

[@donnalf184]

She is being bullied, I believe. Those two jerks who do the videos all the time are both assholes and crooks. Fake and phony. Let this be a horrible lesson learned.

[@stacyr6573]

Landlords/owners are not required to give a reason for not renewing a lease.

[@jillgebauer1292]

Technically your house is your mom's right and you rent the lot? So they want you out of that lot. Did they use the word "evicted" in it? If they are, the law states that they need the file an eviction with the court. They must post said notice on your door. The motice will state how long you have to legally be out which should be 30 days from the date they filed the eviction notice. It should state why as well. By law, you get to dispute/answer their complaint and request to evict within a certain number of days as well. Tennessee has landlord/tenant laws.

[@carmelitamorales6714]

Question, are you sub-leasing? I saw a post on another group, saying this was not allowed for more than 30 days. Just wondering if that was the reason...

[@stacyr6573]

This question has been asked numerous times but not answered. It's an important detail. They have stated in videos no long term renting & 30 day max in AirBnB. Who paid the key $ for the lot? Is the house owned by her or the mother. Supposedly her mom bought it for her to live in & the lot is someone else's. If so, I can see the issue. Although they can refuse to renew a lease for any reason.

[@katheryn7318]

Google Lanlord/Tenant laws Tennessee. You may have already done so. I don't know what your lease reads but my understanding is you have to be informed of why you are being evicted. Also keep in mind an eviction goes against you for credit purposes. If, as I suspect, the lease reads landlord has the right to evict for any reason or no reason at all; I don't believe this is legally correct, but I may be wrong. Does the Notice read 'eviction', or not renewing your lease? If they are just refusing to renew your lease; and you were blindsided and have no where to go, if it were me, I would, of course seek legal cousel, but use all the videos where the two tv star wannabes have stated over and over they were not going to raise rents and they wanted all of their tenants to stay, I believe this is verbatim, "Forever". I should not get involved but I have not said anything wrong and I know how they jerked me around for months, so I feel compelled to share what information I know which is not legal advice; that you need to get from a lawyer. Just read through the laws of TN.

[@stacyr6573]

It's not an eviction. They have chosen not to renew her lease which is their right. They only have to notify her, which they did. They are not required by law to give a reason. She did not sign a new lease. An eviction is a completely different matter.

[@katheryn7318]

I think that I stated exactly that. A non-renewal and eviction are two different things. Are you a lawyer Stacy or just a fan or employee? I believe that you should read through the law or contact an attorney before attacking me. You seem so sure of yourself and giving legal advice to her through replying to my comment. Understand what was said before your snarky comments. I don't know the story, I do know of my own experience with them, and just saying she should consult an attorney. So take your snarky comments elsewhere cause they don't mean a rat's A$$ to me! Got it? And, you best be careful of stating your interpretation of legal facts that may be incorrect.@@stacyr6573

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@@katheryn7318 I agree with you! the woman in the above statement just seems so cold.! For chrissake , people, these are peoples’ homes!

[@katheryn7318]

It really just struck me wrong particularly after my experience with them. I push back on behalf of all who get mistreated. So I expect nasty reply's and usually they are just trolls. Hopefully it will help in some way however small!@@eleanormassaro5195

[@SmartBlackConservative-]

@Bosslady0202 , Lay off watching Melissa's channel and concentrate on yourself. We are here to help and support Melissa and need video updates from her so we all know how to help her. Bye. #TeamMelissa #tinyhouse #tinyhousecommunity #simpleliving #community

[@kimkruger5913]

They ITH has always said you can stay forever pay the 15 k you can live her however long you want. Did something change? Are you the original owner of the tiny on that lot? It is just making me sick you are being treated like this.. Can you go live where Mom is in that area?

[@stacyr6573]

I think they may be subletting the lot. Her mom bought the house for her to live in (not sure who's name is on the title). A few people have asked for details. I know they're not allowing long term rentals. So this could be part of it.

[@SmartBlackConservative-]

Melissa, If your mom paid the infrastructure fee for the lot, was there a contract for that and separate from the yearly lease contract? There should have been. That contract should have stated that paying the infrastructure fee entails being allowed to renew the lease for 99 years each year (as long as there are no lease violations). I've been warning for a year that the infrastructure fee should come with a contract that includes Randy's 99 year claim along with other important terms and conditions and should be separate from an annual lease. .... Also, I'm hoping her name and your name are both on all paperwork. Did you and she have an attorney review before signing anything? ...Can you and her switch houses? Or at least temporarily switch living in each other's homes to buy more time. #TeamMelissa

[@Colleeniee02]

Hi. Happy to see you! Much love and Big Hugs ❤

[@sparklej1142]

Is this about your channel? Do they NOT like your having a channel? Somewhere I heard that folks there couldn't comment on their experiences because they signed a "non disclosure agreement" Is that true? All this really scares me...

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I can guarantee you right now if I had planned on moving into that community and they were going to make me sign a nondisclosure agreement before even getting in there. I would’ve turned around and run the other way. That would’ve been a red flag to me!

[@inthesunbythebeach]

@@eleanormassaro5195 Correct!

[@tinab8282]

Look up renters rights in TN. I don't think a text eviction is legal. Are you sure someone isn't messing with you?

[@stacyr6573]

It's a non renewal of a lease, not an eviction. Two different things.

[@sandrahartje9974]

There is a recent video like within months that came out and said that they people weren't paying rent and they refused to pay rent and they also said that people who were not Community people or talked to several times about their behaviors and these were the people that they were going to evict

[@Gordon93daman]

Those people's attorneys would tell you a different story. Just because Randy says something doesn't mean it's true.

[@annesmith5192]

Melissa, I wonder if it's because in your earlier videos, you said you didn't like the people in Newport. You said it more than once. I think it would be terrible of them to evict you for that reason. It would be pretty thin-skinned of them. But it wouldn't surprise me because Randy wants everyone to think that ITH is perfect. Renters have a lot more protection in Canada. I know Americans think we're idiots to have so many regulations. But I like it.

[@inthesunbythebeach]

I like Canada as well, especially health care for all.

[@traceytheisen8067]

It's not legal to evict someone based on their beliefs. The country is pretty divided politically, for example, as in many countries, and people cannot be evicted just on opinion. We have free speech in this country. You can't slander someone, but a different, oposing opinion is not slander. No one is expected to like every neighbor and everyone in their community, that is unrealistic. It sounds like she is a good tenant, pays her rent, keeps her area nice, etc.

[@vancey6072]

@@traceytheisen8067 Lol. ITH is a private entity. They can evict for whatever reason they want as long as they give legal notice. They don't even have to give any reason at all. Some of you people have a funny sense of legal protection.

[@vancey6072]

ITH is a ponzi scheme. Think about it... you pay $10-$15k for a lot to "rent". Then, you get evicted and ITH charges any new prospective renter another buy-in fee (He said as much in a previous video). Therefore, it is in ITH's financial interest to turnover as many tenants as they can after the initial first year lease is over. Bernie Madoff would be proud. Lol.

[@traceytheisen8067]

@@vancey6072 She stated they gave her a lease a couple months ago that she signed and now tried to give her another one. If you lease an apartment for a year the landlord can't rewrite that lease a couple months later without due cause. If that was the case no leases would be valid ever.

[@jeannefischer3868]

So this is something to really go over ITH with if you plan to move there

[@kitty_s23456]

Yes. After 1, 2 or 3 years of living there, they may decide to not renew your lease. Then they'll lease your space/ lot to a new person for new "key money". Also, check reviews on Google, Yelp and the Better Business Bureau re: their house builds.

[@Stacey721]

Key question: Did you sign the lease and give it back to them?

[@stacyr6573]

According to what she has said no she didn't. Was waiting for a revised one & then received a non renewal notice.

[@Stacey721]

​@@stacyr6573Thank you. It was confusing as she mentioned months before getting the lease and was relieved. But then they wanted to send a revised one. So it seems like same rental period the way she communicated it.

[@Stacey721]

​​@@bosh7055I know. It's odd. She never stated if it was signed or not. In both videos. Why wouldn't she sign first one?

[@tracycagliero129]

Don’t you need to send an eviction in letter form? An email notification doesn’t seem legal? I would call the office - seems weird

[@carmelitamorales6714]

That's what I thought too, but since the property is theirs... However, an email eviction seems inappropriate./illegal.

[@stacyr6573]

This is a non renewal of a lease not an eviction. They are two different things.

[@mmsanrio]

I’m thinking it’s due to having a YT channel? They’ll probably tell you no showing or discussing any property? or have you sign an NDA? Maybe you had to already? Hope it all works out!

[@marshal8981]

It's hard to put the pieces together, the more I watch and listen, the more convoluted it all gets. We had heard that people paid $6000 upfront and then nothing for 2 years to live in the Forest. But apparently, it wasn't always that way for everyone and in every case. Some homes have been put up for resale by owners who hadn't done that, who have been paying monthly because they were waiting for their lots across the street to be available.

[@Sue-66]

How come ITH hasn't posted any video's in a week? Does anyone know? They usually post alot.

[@traceytheisen8067]

A few have commented that Randy and Amanda are out town? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@calvada-bd8no]

They ate too much Halloween candy

[@Gordon93daman]

They are out of the country right now per Hans (Alabama partner).

[@calvada-bd8no]

@@Gordon93daman Hans and Franz?

[@HannaBondGirl007]

@@Gordon93damanoh they went to see the Mexico property??

[@lucindacatlp]

Go to the office and wait until someone will see you.

[@cgandcg]

Is this going to affect your employment with North Face?

[@italian_grl]

No,I have the best manager and I've explained what's going on. He understands completely. 🙌

[@rosekraemer8205]

Go to their 9ffice and ask why and eviction can go for 3 months inquire about 5hatu

[@trevernewsome1496]

I hope everything works out for you

[@laureenbenvenuti3033]

Hang in there, Melissa! I just know everything will turn out fine for you. The least ITH can do is give you 60 days! Are there any lots where your mom lives?? Sending hugs and prayers! 😊❤️

[@italian_grl]

It's OK. I know they hate me here, that's been apparent. I'll find a place somehow.

[@bluebird0075]

@@italian_grl fyi…my heartfelt reply was deleted.

[@sueblue7282]

@@italian_grl Why do they hate you?

[@jangrindele8984]

Rent a Uhaul truck to pull your home. It shouldn't be too much.

[@inthesunbythebeach]

To where?

[@georgiaholt7755]

Hi Melissa and Cody, Melissa paying your rent is the right thing to do. Melissa can you talk to any of the lady's in the office? You need a explanation of why!!!!!. Take care

[@mmsanrio]

If it is true that you are forced out, please pro-rate your rent. But I see that Amber is trying to reach you to work out a solution?

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Where did you hear that?

[@mmsanrio]

@@eleanormassaro5195 Amber wrote in comments. They’ve been trying to reach her & she deleted the reply? Per Amber.

[@reynetallents]

​@@mmsanriotrying my rear end. They have her Email, what's stopping them from using that?

[@SmartBlackConservative-]

​@@reynetallents hell, they have her cell phone number too.

[@KatieAllison77]

@@SmartBlackConservative- Hell they know exactly where she lives 🤷‍♀️. Something like this needs to be face to face in my opy

[@ryanh779]

Are you renting from ITH directly or are you subletting?

[@italian_grl]

I pay lot rent to ith, but it's my mom's lot I'm on

[@Maria-In-Motion]

A mom/daughter arrangement to me is not the same as a long term rental. It’s family helping each other. ITH is pushing the limit in this case. I sure hope they make this right. It’s the only way for them to fix this PR fiasco. But unfortunately their silence on social media tells me something much bigger is going on.

[@mmsanrio]

@@Maria-In-Motion Yeah, I would guess it’s a legal gag order.

[@inthesunbythebeach]

@@italian_grl This is crazy stupid! What if your mom and you were living together in a tiny home on her lot. That would be okay. And then what would happen if your mom die or had to go to a nursing home? Then then can kick the remaining family members out? Think about THAT when you are dealing with ITH.

[@KimandFrank]

@grandmalorna9884 I was wondering about that also. I watch ITH live this morning and Randy & Amanda both were out of town all last week and just got back Saturday & Sunday. Melissa needed to go talk to them before she went around burning bridges. Especially when you're affecting someone's hard-earned business and his entire life wrapped up in that place so it's a big thing. (ie First Gump)... and that's all I got to say about that! 😊

[@italian_grl]

Ok so I wasn't going to come on here cause my dog is sick, and he is my concern. I get it, ith probably saying anything right now, and I can't defend myself. But that's ok. I always say, the truth always comes out in the end. You don't just go up and try and talk to Randy and Amanda, ok? Anyone here knows that. I said in my short earlier that I will do my video later as I'm taking care of my sick dog. Kody comes first. I don't have to lie and make up things, I have proof, receipts of rent, no complaints...I have screen shots of emails between us before. I have proof of what I day. I don't need to lie. That's all I'll say. People can and will believe what they want to believe, I can't stop that. My real, true friends will know though. 🥰

[@debbietice2937]

And before going on You Tube. I was sympathetic at first but I know people who had lived there and there is another side of the story.

[@italian_grl]

@debbietice2937 oh I'm sure, and who is this source? You know, I've heard quite a few things about people out here saying things about me when I've been nothing but nice to them. I get it, some people just can't believe randy and ith are anything but amazing. There are also others that know the truth. Like I say,in the end the truth will come out. Some can't talk cause they still live here. And that's all I'll say. Please don't follow me here if you are looking for things to report back to ith, I know how things work here. I'm going to really start taking care of that on my channel. When the time is right!

[@italian_grl]

@debbietice2937 there are quite a few people here who love to start drama. I've heard rumors going around about me, until someone proves anything that's what they are. I don't have to make up things. I find it quite hurtful too. It is what it is. I know exactly who these sources are, I have my ideas. Have a good day. 😊

[@HannaBondGirl007]

@@debbietice2937. Go away.

[@sharonhall2277]

So many comments on here speculating for her as 2 why when she said herself she doesn't know why. Maybe she was given 30 days to come in and sign or she would have to vacate. If she would have gone into the office to find out why she would have all the facts. All she saying is they hate her there and they will because causing her trouble if she doesn't move. Being that I've never heard her say anything wrong about ith on her videos and she does have friends there and she walks a neighbor's dog and before this seemed pretty happy to be there I think the best thing to do is go to the office and find out what the deal is before copping a major attitude and a woe is me I have to leave, they hate me. We have deadlines where I live and the notices we get specifically says make an appointment and if you're not here by such and such a time to sign it'll be paying higher rent and you can be evicted. Too many comments without all the facts.

[@sharonhall2277]

That being said, sorry about your stress.

[@HannaBondGirl007]

Just because that is how it is where you live doesn’t mean it’s like that everywhere. Most leases in larger areas are sent via email and signed electronically so making an appointment to physically sign a lease is strange to me but doesn’t mean that is how it is for you. Also, she has details she can’t say right now because she still lives there. I don’t understand people scolding her because she doesn’t operate in the same manner as you would. She is obviously upset and stressed

[@sunsprite4545]

She did respond to their communication to her through the same message format they used to contact her to let her know they weren't renewing her lease. She asked them to contact her and give her more information because she was blindsided and had no clue why. Hopefully they will do the right thing and contact her.

[@Maria-In-Motion]

This is beyond that now. I’m sure she’ll be met with a door closed and a cease and desist letter first thing. These people have lawyers. ITH is getting ready to respond and they’ll do so with legal action.

[@HannaBondGirl007]

@@Maria-In-Motion Again, the only thing she said was she was given a 30 day notice. That is fact. You maybe should read defamation requirements before spouting off all over the comments with the same veiled threats on ITHs behalf. Your true colors are showing and you aren’t here to be supportive. Your mask fell

[@lisadavis8499]

Sorry you are going thru this, I was wondering did you pay the key money for your lot because if you did they shouldn’t be able to evict you I would think!

[@inthesunbythebeach]

Melissa's mom bought into the right to lease the lot. The problem is that ITH keeps changing the rules on how you can use that property. And ITH can do that to you if you are gullible enough to deal with them.

[@tamra9124]

Could it be that ITH is getting rid of people just so they can charge the key money? With a list an arms lengths long for people wanting a forest lot, could the greed be getting to their desperate need for money? Could that be it?

[@sunsprite4545]

~@inthesunbythe beach~ People who have an already established residence there under the old rules should have been grandfathered in because the original contract are the conditions which were offered to entice them to pay the key money and buy the home from ITH .

[@SmartBlackConservative-]

​@@tamra9124 Of course that's it. We've been warning of this for months! Randy is running a Ponzi scheme. He doesn't have enough money to finish the lots he sold so he has to figure out a way to get more money.

[@QuinnT84533]

@@SmartBlackConservative- But how is not renewing the lease on 2 people going to solve that problem? That doesn't make sense. And if he did it to multiple people, he would only get away with it once because no one would take that risk after the first batch were put out and he'd have a bunch of empty lots. That would be a pretty dumb business move. You may really want this to be about that but the facts don't match your logic. The facts, as we know it, are that a couple of people did not get their leases renewed for reasons unknown to to us and should remain that way. This will probably happen every year which is the whole purpose of 1 year leases, so you can weed out the problems. That's the way it is in every rental unit situation around the country but for some reason, ITH is supposed to operate differently, I guess?

[@lisapastirko9803]

Are you sure they didn't make a mistake? I think you ought to go to the office and find out what's going on and why they feel the need to evict you? Maybe there's some clerical mistakes somewhere and if you have your receipts it could be easily cleared up.

[@KatieAllison77]

They did not renew her lease and it was intentional not a mistake. After what they did to her she does not want to stay there. The new leases they sent out state renters can not video or film in their homes. Melissa has a KZbin channel so that alone would disqualify her for a new lease. Ridiculous! ITH/Randy try to control everything concerning their renters and do not want the truth about them to come out so that their believers will still purchase tiny homes and gift them the “key money” of $30,000 that they now charge to rent a lot. This is going to hurt ITH in the pocket for sure. Shows his true colors.

[@italian_grl]

It's not, trust me

[@kitty_s23456]

​@@italian_grlMelissa, if you sign the new lease, be VERY careful of what you post (vids, comments, etc) on social media. If a viewer asks uncomfy questions, say no comment/ I can't comment on that. They know you're out there, that you have supporters, and are keeping an eye on you. Blessings to you, Cody and your family. 💐

[@traceytheisen8067]

@@KatieAllison77how can you prevent people from videoing in your own home? So you have a thanksgiving celebration with your family and you can’t post it on your own channel? What kind of absurdity is that? If that’s true you should post this comment on the main video feed and post on many videos about this so people know what they’re getting into vs here as a reply to comments where not all will see. People need to speak up about this. People have a right to work from home and/or for many, social media is a full time job. Its one thing if the community doesn’t want filming outside for neighbors privacy but how can you prevent someone creating a video inside? What if someone has an art channel they can’t work from home there because they’d be creating videos inside their home they paid for? Scary controls.

[@tinyhomeslady]

​@@italian_grl Respectfully, Melissa, you aren't being very helpful to us. What happened and how can we help you? And do you understand you do have legal recourse? Stop being naive and get some gumption. You have rights. Let people commenting they want to help you, help you. You have recourse. When was your last official lease executed? What date did it expire? Are you saying you haven't been under a lease at all for months? They can't make you vacate without cause if you were under a lease. They can't change a lease in the middle of a lease. You should start better commuicating with us your supporters so we can help you or you are going to miss out on legitimate support. Is your mom involved? She bought the lot? Can you explain whose name is on the relevant legal documents? You're being confusing. We all want to help you but need more information please.

[@vancey6072]

Since the info received thus far is minimal... (gotta love youtube), I'll go out on a limb here to suggest they aren't renewing your lease because you are subletting it from somebody (your mother?), and you don't actually own the home. Their new lease most likely excludes this since you didn't have to pay a buy-in fee. (which everyone who buys an existing home from somebody will have to now).

[@KatieAllison77]

Melissa mentioned a current resident told her the new leases state you can not film/video inside your tiny home and post to any social media. I firmly believe this is the reason she is being evicted since she has a KZbin Channel. They are trying to sensor and control their tenants.

[@italian_grl]

@katiehilton444 you 🙌 It's crazy. There's other people that have youtube out here and it's their income!

[@Stacey721]

​​​​@@italian_grlMelissa. It's their income but perhaps they didn't gossip about landlord and female neighbors goings ons and relations on their channel. Please get honest. Gossip and slander is destructive. Whether true or not. Nobody wants a gossip as a neighbor., especially one with a YT channel. I like your channel and the content but can't deal with dishonesty and people not being totally transparent. Own it and make amends. It's ok to admit it. Maybe you forgot about that video? It's just not right to have people all angry for you though. I don't like that vibe. Most of us offered legal advice because your facts weren't presented accurately. Others want to send you money. I hope that's not what you and your channel is about. Speaking the truth in love. The truth will set you free.

[@KatieAllison77]

@@Stacey721 I have been watching Melissa since she started her KZbin Channel and don’t recall the incident you describe, but I have read many of your comments on these past 2 videos where you have repeated this numerous times. You have spread this information more than anyone. If you’re so bothered, why do you keep coming back and watching/commenting. Melissa is a precious sweet person and I don’t believe for one second she’s had ill regard for anyone. Her and her Mother have gone through absolute hell with their experience with ITH/Randy. Why don’t you mind your own backyard yourself. I’m quite tired of reading your comments to be honest. If you don’t support her just stop and move on. Good lord woman.

[@Stacey721]

​​​@@KatieAllison77 I have as much right as you do to comment and ask questions. Calling out a person to be honest is not a bad thing. She may have caused her own problems by gossiping on YT about her neighbors and landlord. I tried to honestly help her as many others with legal advice. I like her and her channel but don't know her personally. Neither do you. So strange how people don't question others, and have a strange parasocial relationship with strangers. Transparency and accountability is not a terrible thing. I like her too but it's not wise to place people on pedestals.