Mostly Harmless

davieddy · 2013-03-19, 00:51

The bayleaves are going to evict me at 11-40 GMT on Thursday (21st March)

Any helpful suggestions welcome.

(And yes, you hope I'm kidding as I've been known to do here, but this time I'm not.)

David

Batalov · 2013-03-19, 01:20

Pity!

If it were on the 15th of March, you could have greeted them with a question "Et tu, Brute?" Such a pun wasted.

My condolences!

chalsall · 2013-03-19, 01:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by davieddy

Any helpful suggestions welcome.

If you are truly sincere about this, my suggestion would be that ICT expertise is very much in demand.

Machiavellian (and paranoid) managers are hated -- but are often needed for a project to succeed.

Sing and dance (and ensure others do so) for your room and board.

This is sincere.

davieddy · 2013-03-19, 01:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by chalsall

This is sincere.

So is this.
(Cabaret)

D
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c10ck3r · 2013-03-19, 01:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by davieddy

The bayleaves are going to evict me at 11-40 GMT on Thursday (21st March)

Any helpful suggestions welcome.

(And yes, you hope I'm kidding as I've been known to do here, but this time I'm not.)

David

I take it you won't be adding that big iron anytime soon, then.

http://career-advice.monster.co.uk/s...PS=4_5C3ITJobs

G'luck, mate.

davieddy · 2013-03-19, 02:40

Jobs is a four letter word in my book.

NBtarheel_33 · 2013-03-19, 03:03

If this is indeed not another cryptic joke or hoax on the forum, soon to be followed by some weird YouTube video...

1. IIRC, David, you are of an age that qualifies you as a "senior citizen". Your local government might have resources available to you that would at least allow you to stave off immediate eviction, and keep you in your home for at least a few extra days. Indeed, there might exist a program for rent subsidy if your income is low enough. Such programs are common in the US, especially in urbanized areas. Seems like they should be available in the UK, as well.

1(a). You have mentioned before that you have been diagnosed with liver failure, which is a nontrivial medical condition, to say the least. The aforementioned government agencies may be able to provide even more assistance, in light of this diagnosis.

2. You have mentioned before that you have (at least) a son. Surely he would be willing to help with funds/accommodation?

3. Not sure what kind of relationship that you have had with your landlord, but perhaps you and he could work out an arrangement where you could perform some kind of job on the property (IT work, landscaping, security, what have you) in exchange for your rent.

4. I assume that you're not posting this from your own computer or with your own Internet connection, otherwise the time has come to do the obvious: kill any and all nonessential/non-life-supporting services.

5. Are there any local churches/religious/charitable organizations that may be able to provide assistance?

6. Be sure that you are up to speed on landlord/tenant laws, rules, and regulations. In most states in the US, it is not simply a matter of "throwing out a tenant". There is a legal requirement to give the tenant a certain amount of time to bring the rent current, your possessions must be treated with reasonable care, etc. I'm sure there are similar protections in the UK. You might have, for instance, the ability to remedy the unpaid rent within a 30-day period, without being evicted.

If this situation has indeed befallen you for real, I am truly sorry to hear it. I have come close to being in the same situation myself after having my fellowship reduced in grad school; in fact, high rent and slave labor wages were the main reasons I had to put grad school on hiatus and move home. I can say that being "broke" does make you appreciate the value of having money when you *do* have it...and it makes you a little smarter at getting by when you don't have it.

Hope that all goes as well as possible, and that you are able to work things out with a minimum of stress and inconvenience.

davieddy · 2013-03-19, 03:34

Many THX Nathan.

The saving grace to all this is that I have a great doctoress, and have enlisted help.

Bottom line is where shall I stay from Thursday?
Internet access?

I shall not be sad to leave this hovel, but a bit more time to plan my exit would be handy, if not forthcoming.

My landlord is a perfectly reasonable chap, and would like me to stay, but he went legal and the eviction is out his control now.

Who?
I fought the law....

David

aketilander · 2013-03-19, 16:24

I am very sorry to hear this davieddy.

I really hope that you will find a new place to stay. Maybe one of the churches can help you with a temporary place to stay? My thoughts are with you.

Flatlander · 2013-03-19, 22:18

I'm sorry to hear this and of your health problems. I really hope you are able to get some help and things work out okay for you.

All the best.

Brian-E · 2013-03-19, 23:10

Very best of luck, David. I hope very much this turns out well for you.

2013-03-19, 00:51	#1
davieddy "Lucan" Dec 2006 England 2×3×13×83 Posts	Mostly Harmless The bayleaves are going to evict me at 11-40 GMT on Thursday (21st March) Any helpful suggestions welcome. (And yes, you hope I'm kidding as I've been known to do here, but this time I'm not.) David Last fiddled with by davieddy on 2013-03-19 at 00:53

2013-03-19, 03:03	#7
NBtarheel_33 "Nathan" Jul 2008 Maryland, USA 5·223 Posts	If this is indeed not another cryptic joke or hoax on the forum, soon to be followed by some weird YouTube video... 1. IIRC, David, you are of an age that qualifies you as a "senior citizen". Your local government might have resources available to you that would at least allow you to stave off immediate eviction, and keep you in your home for at least a few extra days. Indeed, there might exist a program for rent subsidy if your income is low enough. Such programs are common in the US, especially in urbanized areas. Seems like they should be available in the UK, as well. 1(a). You have mentioned before that you have been diagnosed with liver failure, which is a nontrivial medical condition, to say the least. The aforementioned government agencies may be able to provide even more assistance, in light of this diagnosis. 2. You have mentioned before that you have (at least) a son. Surely he would be willing to help with funds/accommodation? 3. Not sure what kind of relationship that you have had with your landlord, but perhaps you and he could work out an arrangement where you could perform some kind of job on the property (IT work, landscaping, security, what have you) in exchange for your rent. 4. I assume that you're not posting this from your own computer or with your own Internet connection, otherwise the time has come to do the obvious: kill any and all nonessential/non-life-supporting services. 5. Are there any local churches/religious/charitable organizations that may be able to provide assistance? 6. Be sure that you are up to speed on landlord/tenant laws, rules, and regulations. In most states in the US, it is not simply a matter of "throwing out a tenant". There is a legal requirement to give the tenant a certain amount of time to bring the rent current, your possessions must be treated with reasonable care, etc. I'm sure there are similar protections in the UK. You might have, for instance, the ability to remedy the unpaid rent within a 30-day period, without being evicted. If this situation has indeed befallen you for real, I am truly sorry to hear it. I have come close to being in the same situation myself after having my fellowship reduced in grad school; in fact, high rent and slave labor wages were the main reasons I had to put grad school on hiatus and move home. I can say that being "broke" does make you appreciate the value of having money when you do have it...and it makes you a little smarter at getting by when you don't have it. Hope that all goes as well as possible, and that you are able to work things out with a minimum of stress and inconvenience. Last fiddled with by NBtarheel_33 on 2013-03-19 at 03:06 Reason: Delete wayward 4.

2013-03-19, 01:20	#2
Batalov "Serge" Mar 2008 Phi(4,2^7658614+1)/2 2519₁₆ Posts	Pity! If it were on the 15th of March, you could have greeted them with a question "Et tu, Brute?" Such a pun wasted. My condolences!

2013-03-19, 02:40	#6
davieddy "Lucan" Dec 2006 England 194A₁₆ Posts	Jobs is a four letter word in my book.

2013-03-19, 03:34	#8
davieddy "Lucan" Dec 2006 England 194A₁₆ Posts	Many THX Nathan. The saving grace to all this is that I have a great doctoress, and have enlisted help. Bottom line is where shall I stay from Thursday? Internet access? I shall not be sad to leave this hovel, but a bit more time to plan my exit would be handy, if not forthcoming. My landlord is a perfectly reasonable chap, and would like me to stay, but he went legal and the eviction is out his control now. Who? I fought the law.... David

2013-03-19, 16:24	#9
aketilander "Åke Tilander" Apr 2011 Sandviken, Sweden 1000110110₂ Posts	I am very sorry to hear this davieddy. I really hope that you will find a new place to stay. Maybe one of the churches can help you with a temporary place to stay? My thoughts are with you.

2013-03-19, 22:18	#10
Flatlander I quite division it "Chris" Feb 2005 England 4035₈ Posts	I'm sorry to hear this and of your health problems. I really hope you are able to get some help and things work out okay for you. All the best.

2013-03-19, 23:10	#11
Brian-E "Brian" Jul 2007 The Netherlands 3269₁₀ Posts	Very best of luck, David. I hope very much this turns out well for you.