Tenant Rights And Protections
Summary
If youre facing eviction threats from family while dealing with disabilities, you have rights and protections. Contact Adult Protective Services if you feel unsafe. Legal aid organizations in Virginia can provide guidance on your rights as a tenant, including any additional protections due to your disability. Explore local housing assistance resources for individuals with disabilities to find a safer living environment.Full Conversation
I’m in an awful situation. I’m stuck living with my abusive parents as I’m legally disabled and things are escalating. Recently a bug infestation took over my room and I’ve been forced to sleep on the couch downstairs, as one of my disabilities is ocd this has been causing problems as I’ve begged my parents to do certain things so my already trauma exacerbated ocd doesn’t get worse—this has lead to complications. My parents are now saying I have to leave the couch and go back into my room (for more context I also have a severe bug phobia they know of) or they’ll evict me, my dad doesn’t care that I won’t be able to survive on my own and my mom has threatened to hospitalize me for my worsening ocd.
I'm really sorry to hear about your difficult situation. It's important to know that you have rights, even when living with family. Here are some general steps you might consider:
- Contact Adult Protective Services in Virginia if you feel threatened or unsafe.
- Look into local resources for housing assistance for individuals with disabilities.
- Seek advice from a legal aid organization in Virginia for guidance on your rights.
Would you like more information on how to contact local resources or legal aid?
- Contact Adult Protective Services in Virginia if you feel threatened or unsafe.
- Look into local resources for housing assistance for individuals with disabilities.
- Seek advice from a legal aid organization in Virginia for guidance on your rights.
Would you like more information on how to contact local resources or legal aid?
I have tried to address the problem at home, but nothing works. I’ve blasted the dehumidifier for months, vacuumed, used store bought pesticide and forgets and even scrubbed the entire walls and ceiling with a borax mint mixture, and so far nothing has worked. I think we need professional intervention but the group my parents have on contract refuses to spray the walls due to their policy, and unless they spray the walls I doubt anything will work. They say they can’t break the contract because it’s too expensive, and instead have opted for a store bought spray that I doubt will work (nor do I feel comfortable enough to sleep after using it, as so many diy methods have failed, idc if it mentions booklice specifically—one of the bugs infesting my room and yes there’s multiple species.)
It sounds like you're dealing with a very challenging situation. Here are some steps you could consider:
- Contact Adult Protective Services in Virginia if you feel unsafe or threatened.
- Seek legal aid in Virginia for advice on your rights and potential eviction threats.
- Explore housing assistance for individuals with disabilities in your area.
Would you like help finding local resources or legal aid organizations?
- Contact Adult Protective Services in Virginia if you feel unsafe or threatened.
- Seek legal aid in Virginia for advice on your rights and potential eviction threats.
- Explore housing assistance for individuals with disabilities in your area.
Would you like help finding local resources or legal aid organizations?
I will receive * once I’m out of the house but until then I only receive about *-* from living with my parents on top of my fathers benefits from a condition he got in the navy. They have slashed the additional * they offered to pay to help me afford a private bathroom, a requirement for my severe ocd as I’ve already been evicted once due to it. They said I was acting too disrespectful, and if they’re willing to cut that it’s likely they’d be willing to cut other assistance as well. I’m scared and I feel my rights are being violated. But I also feel like this can’t be financial abuse as they’ve told me that * is all they can afford to help with rent as they have their own bills and mortgage to pay, but the house that I’ve been forced to settle with reeks of mildew, something that will trigger both my allergies, ocd and sensory issues and I haven’t been able to plead with them to give me time to find another because they want ne out.
I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds very challenging. Here are some steps you might consider taking:
- Contact Adult Protective Services (APS): In Virginia, APS can help if you feel threatened or unsafe.
- Legal Aid: Seek legal advice to understand your rights, especially regarding potential eviction threats. Virginia has several legal aid organizations that might be able to help.
- Housing Assistance: Look into local resources for housing assistance for individuals with disabilities.
Would you like help finding contact information for these resources?
- Contact Adult Protective Services (APS): In Virginia, APS can help if you feel threatened or unsafe.
- Legal Aid: Seek legal advice to understand your rights, especially regarding potential eviction threats. Virginia has several legal aid organizations that might be able to help.
- Housing Assistance: Look into local resources for housing assistance for individuals with disabilities.
Would you like help finding contact information for these resources?
My dad has said he’ll start the 30 day eviction process, and he’s told me that because I’m grown I’ll have to figure things out on my own.
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Your situation is indeed very challenging, and it seems like you might benefit from legal assistance. Here are some quick tips:
- You have rights as a tenant, even informal ones, and your disability may offer you additional protections.
- Adult Protective Services can intervene if you are in danger.
- Legal aid organizations in Virginia can help you understand your rights and options.
Would you like more information on how to contact local resources or legal aid?
Your situation is indeed very challenging, and it seems like you might benefit from legal assistance. Here are some quick tips:
- You have rights as a tenant, even informal ones, and your disability may offer you additional protections.
- Adult Protective Services can intervene if you are in danger.
- Legal aid organizations in Virginia can help you understand your rights and options.
Would you like more information on how to contact local resources or legal aid?