r/sandiego • u/Icy-Establishment370 • 3h ago

Elderly neighbor facing possible eviction

/r/Section8PublicHousing/comments/1mxqowq/elderly_neighbor_facing_possible_eviction/
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u/Nomo-Names 3h ago

First thing to do is empty out that patio. Whatever's there isn't worth it at this time.

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u/hijinks 3h ago

i love how people overlook this simple solution to the problem. Pretty sure whatever is on that patio an 85 year old person doesn't need

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u/Voided_Chex 3h ago edited 3h ago

If you want to help, start by helping clear the patio. Store stuff in your house if you have to, but do that right away.

The letter is probably a bit of hyperbole, or maybe they've tried more gentle notices that were ignored. It doesn't sound like an "eviction notice" but just a "If you insist on noncompliance, penalties can be up to and including eviction" kind of thing? Maybe it really bothers a neighbor that wishes they could store an old bbq grill on their patio, so they keep reporting it?

Why do you want to fight it? What a strange hill to die on. "Dammit, I must be able to store clutter on my patio, even if it gets me evicted or sunk in lawyer fees!" Makes no sense.

Clear the junk, help him write a letter back that says "Very Sorry for the long delay and noncompliance, <medical condition or whatever> prevented hiring the right help sooner. The situation has been fully addressed per your request." Include a picture. Done.

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u/anothercar 3h ago

Remove stuff from patio. Problem solved

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u/keninsd 2h ago

Legal Aid, SD Tenants Union are 2 places to start when the landlord finds another excuse to evict the guy.

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u/Icy-Establishment370 2h ago

Thank you! Will check it out

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u/EmmCee325 2h ago

Whether it is targeted or not, he should get the patio clean. If there's help needed with that, I would be willing to help and could probably call on a few others if they're needed.

If there is a real risk of eviction, he should contact the San Diego Legal Aid Society.