Yesterday a tenant asked if I would move some storage bins around in
her unit because the office was bitching. I said “sure, what time?” You
may remember my tribute blog to the “Lone Wolf” who passed away during the
holiday season since then his partner is all alone in this building. When I arrived I was taken back on how much
stuff has been accumulated during their relationship. Being the inquisitive person I am I asked “what
are you going to do with all this stuff?” I suggested a garage sale or perhaps
giving some away but I can tell she was reluctant to think about it, her possessions
have sentimental value and keeps her memory alive of what life was like in her past. She talked about putting most of it in storage but doesn't know or can't afford how to go about it she reminded me of a dear close friend who
lived here but died approximately a year ago she was also a pack-rat.
While I was there we had a serious chat she told me the
office staff has entered her unit many times without the proper 24 hr
notice and they took pictures and gave her shit on where her nick-naks and bins should not be. I’m
not going to name & shame the guilty party they know that I know who they are.:P The tenant is totally stressed out and I asked if she
has a close friend or family member she can talk to..her answer no.
I’ve seen the tenant many times over the years
around town but never got to know her until now she’s a friendly soft spoken shy lonely woman. I will admit there is a slight problem with her pack-rat tendencies but it's not like she collects and saves garbage or leaves dirty clothes around, she has a lot of valuable possessions.
Whatever happened to our fundamental right to privacy in our home and treating
the elderly with respect and decorum in this country, is this what we have to
look forward to when we reach a certain age....being pushed around!
May 7, 2012 I did some research today, according to CLEO - Community Legal Education Ontario it's harassment when a landlord entered a unit without proper 24 hour notice.
May 7, 2012 I did some research today, according to CLEO - Community Legal Education Ontario it's harassment when a landlord entered a unit without proper 24 hour notice.
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