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2015

It’s a new year so I was thinking what topic can I write about maybe something amusing like fellow tenant Sid who on a cold day locked and left his truck keys in the ignition and I helped retrieve them.  :)  Then yesterday something magical happened there was a knock on my door, a paralegal delivered a letter from UNH’s.  I had a sense this was coming I knew the HSC would blow things out of proportion. The 2.5 page letter was from the ramblings of a unstable woman (the HSC) and to say I’ve been banned.  How many renters out there in the world had at least one disagreed or complaints with their landlord!  Millions I’m sure.  UNH’s is not perfect and they don’t reign supreme when it comes to subsidized rental units or houses in Hamilton, Ontario.  Recently I had a personal chat with a former tenant who rented a house from UNH’s and said in detail they’ve been screwed by the organization.  Anyway this morning I decided to respond by sending a fax letter to the UNH’s Director.  Here is an excerpt:

            I received a letter “Ongoing Staff Concerns” written and delivered by paralegal Dale Skvereckas, the content is less than 50% accurate.  I assume Ingrid Nosel instructed Dale to write it, your HSC is known for inaccurate reporting.  The writings on the letter are similar to what Danny Joseph received when he lived at KMHC.
The letter describes me as a person filled with hostility and aggression. I disagree, I’m a no nonsense type of person with strong opinions and I resent the false accusation.  At no time were hostile threats uttered to Ingrid Nosel back in December. 2012 and no hostile threats were uttered to the junior staff on December 22. 2014.  Any criticism I had with a staff member was strictly professional on how they do the job. 
As for the restrictions you imposed, I’m banned from KMHC outreach programs, entering the office and speaking to the office staff.  I’m way ahead of you.  For the past few years I rarely entered the office or attend any KMHC programs, I’ve never shown up at UNH’s head office unannounced and I do my laundry at an outside facility.  Two reasons for this, your asinine policies and the additional installation of tenant surveillance cameras in the building I therefore decided not to participate.     
After the disastrous short meeting of Dec.22, 2014 and UNH’s not fulfilling the KMHC tenants Christmas wish list, I have no desire to speak to the KMHC office staff or submit any updates.  I have no problem with the new maintenance work order procedure in fact I prefer it that way.  My blog post “HOW Lynda Jones” is fact and I stand by it. 

Btw Ms. Deeley warning UNH’s staff not to talk to tenants or risk being terminated is wrong.  Not only do you ban former staff who gave excellent service from UNH’s property now you’re doing it to tenants.
I’m addressing this letter to you as per Dale Skvereckas written instruction.

Tony King

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Tony King said…
The video camera in the community room will show me entering the room carrying an envelope while Christine was cleaning the kitchen counter. When she unexpectedly left for a moment to fetch Lynda Jones I was looking at the wall pictures. I sat at the table facing the opposite direction of the security camera I wanted the camera to capture the ladies during our meeting. Not once did I move or get up from my seat or pose any threatening gestures to the HOW's. Soon after Christine was the first to get up and leave then Lynda followed. The video will be my defense.
January 28, 2015 at 12:12:00 AM EST
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