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I'm sorry you have this situation. Have you documented all the problems? This will give you ammunition if you decide to take your landlady to court. (It may be wise to wait until you have a new place.)
I have been very fortunate with landlords over the years. I don't envy you. It's a real crapshoot, especially if you're renting a house.
Sending prayers to you, hoping that you can find a nice new home soon.
Sending hugs too, you have a lot of friends here at Pet Talk who care about you and your kitties.
I'm sending positive thoughts your way, MOFF. I really hope you'll get this sorted out and find a better place to live - with your furkids!! :)
((((((Hugs))))))
Thanks everyone! Well, my land lady called me at 8 last night. Seems the plumbers didn't call her (the chickens!!) I told her what they said. She was calm and didn't scream but said she can't put a new sewer in. So, I told her I was looking for a place and would move as soon as possible but need time; probably 2 to 3 months at least. She said she will call them next week, maybe the city will be compassionate and give me a break. If not, I'll call them and tell them I'm disabled and my blood pressure is back up near the danger range again because of this and they can call my doctor.
One thing that happened this morning has me cheered up considerable. I found a sheet of paper in my Bible. In 2003, I made a list of 8 things I needed and asked God to supply. He has answered 5, and now is working on the 6th!
Guess I can't get upset when He's just doing what I asked, eh?
Just think, next Christmas, in a home of my own!
This is sure a stinkin way to clean house though! ;) :D
:) Tis the season for miracles!
I'm so glad to see your sense of humor shining through all of this.
{{Again, please know we're holding you close in thoughts and prayers.}}
Oh MOFF.....this truly bring tears to my eyes. See?? God never lets us down. I'll say a special prayer for you at tonight's Midnight Mass.
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Connie, please reach out to as many social service agencies as you can locate to see if anyone knows anyone else who can help. There are resources out there but you just have to find them, not always an easy task. But you need to figuratively knock on as many doors as you can. Maybe even put an ad in the paper about what kind of tenant you are and what you need. You'd be surprised, more and more landlords are opening up to pets, since the rental vacancy rate is up with more people purchasing their own homes. This *problem* may just be a blessing in disguise.
Please keep the prayers coming.
Thank you all so much.
Keep your Faith just like you are doing. God will see you through this, and we will all keep lifting you up in prayer!
((((HUGS))))
Kim
Prayers for you. I just helped friends of mine move after 15 years in the same place because their landlord wanted to sell. It was hard for them and they didn't actually find a place until 5 days before they had to be out, then had to get 15 years of stuff moved. It wasn't easy, but take heart in the fact they ended up in a much better home that they absolutely love
Just chatted with the landlady. She is to talk to to code officer tomorrow and see if they will let me stay here until I can find a house. She also suggested I move into an apartment for a while. Guess she forgot I have cats. I can't afford to move twice anyway. This house has been in violation of codes since I moved in 29 years ago. Why the fuss now?
I called the code officer myself. He's out sick but his secretery said she will have him call me tomorrow if he's back. I should know then how long I have before I have to be out.
On the positive side, I called the real estate agency and they did call my brother this morning. I don't know if they connected yet but it's in the works.
Please keep the wonderful prayers coming.
Your prayers are working - please don't stop!
I talked to the codes officer this morning. He is willing to work with me as long as I keep in touch. I need to call him in 30 days! What a load off my mind that they aren't going to drag me out of here!!!!
Thank you all so much! :)
Yay, what great news! Now you can sit back and relax - we'll keep up the prayers ;)
MOFF, I'm glad you're in touch with the code officer. This seems to give you some time to sort things out. :) It's a good idea to get your doctor involved too. ;)
I'll keep sending positive thoughts that you find a nice place where you can bring along your kitties.
All the best of luck - keep your spirit high!
In the meantime, keep looking for a new place, you never know what you can find. I just moved this summer and I was terrified that I won't be able to find a place where they'd let me stay with two cats, but I found a very nice place, newly repaired, more space (I only wish the electrical wiring was better). Good luck!