What do you think of so-called recovering alcoholics, and drug users who take over your home?

Question

My 10 year old son and I are being asked (told) to leave our home, because the owners couldn't sell the property at the outrageous price of $800,000 for a 4-plex, so have decided to make it a rehabilitation home for alcoholics, and drug users.
Should I be PO'D as heck?
Yes it is legal for them to do this, to good families.

If some of you think kicking a child out of a safe, and secure home is just dandy, then I say you're a liberal, and have no care for children.

Answer 1

They have probably figured a way to bilk money from the government by doing this.

Answer 2

Moving might be a Blessing in disguise ? Do you really enjoy this place that much ? If so ; I would first check to see if the owners are being truthful ! I would contact the city or county zoning commission to see if a request has been made to license such a place in the area the 4 plex is located ! You can`t just throw up a rehab center anywhere you want ! Is there a liquor store nearby ? How close is the nearest school ? How heavy is the traffic flow in the area ? What is the feeling of the rest of the neighborhood renters and homeowners ? Next , I would check with the rest of the tenants in your building and see if they are being told the same story . If you find that the reason you are being told to vacate is false , then you have legal options. If the landlord lied , I believe I would just get my deposit back and find a better place. Pray and remember ; " Every cloud has a silver lining".

Answer 3

This is a very interesting question. It just so happens that I am a recovering pain killer addict. I had to go to a rehabilitation home to get cleaned up once and for all for 1 year. These are also called half way houses or sober living houses and they are of such help to the suffering addict or alcoholic that they can't keep up with the demand for these houses. I am sorry to hear that they are asking you to move but with the market today and the fact that they can not sell the house they have chosen a wonderful way to keep the house paid for or 4-plex as you mentioned and be doing a service to the community at the same time. They can move in many people into a 4-plex because usually these half way houses and sober living houses put 3 people into each room. That many people in each room at a 4-plex will be a very nice income while not being able to sell the house. Great idea as far as I'm concerned at least in a business sense. Again I'm sorry that you and your son will have to move....just be glad you don't need this type of house for yourself! It's not an easy life and these houses help make it easier. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Your question was misleading, just so you know. It is not the "recovering alcoholics, and drug users" taking over your home. It is the land lord who is letting them move in. I am getting the sense that the land lord/ owner is trying to make money off these people. They can get paid money if they cater to certain kinds of recovering persons. More money than if they were to rent to regular everyday folks. Money rules over everything else in the business world. If I had a property that I could not sell and I was offered a good amount of money to turn it into a "halfway house", I might think about it. I also get the sense that you don't like the people moving in. That is an issue you will have to deal with. Being asked to leave is not being told to leave. Try getting pity from someone else.

Answer 5

Your landlords have every legal right to do with their property what they wish for the most part. Though you may find it offensive, they are probably trying to stay afloat financially, and the property, as it stands, is operating at a loss. They may have discovered that using it as a rehab will help them break even or better. I can't really fault them for looking out for themselves.
I have rented property before, and when I realized how much money it was costing, I sold it. I had to because I actually needed the money. I was sad that I had to ask them to move out, but I couldn't be expected to lose money so as to house people no matter how much I liked them.

Sorry if I offend.

Answer 6

First, sorry to hear this. But, since you're not the owner, I guess they can do what they want with the place. Rehabs are in great demand so I'm sure they must be getting a nice amount from somebody for doing this.. I hope they gave you enough time for you and your son to find a place. Hope the next will be even a nicer one.. good luck..

Answer 7

Relapse is basic between all people who conflict by therapy besides as those persons "uncommon" that have the potential to easily end on their very own. He ought to come to the top that he's finished. There are 2 issues that an addict could nicely make sure of they the two stop or die energetic interior their habit. tell him he desires to encompass himself with others who're non consumers. regrettably, being in the song scene this is probably not straightforward. Musicians are confronted with drugs at each and every corner. besides being a musician he's in no way going to be happy doing the rest. Being an addict is a life long conflict even whilst one comes to a decision to alter into sparkling and sober. habit is a sickness. stable success to the two one in each and every of you.

Answer 8

Of course it's legal. They own the property and they can do what they want with it.

And what's wrong with using it for a rehab? What do you have against sick people? Would you be this upset if they were going to use it for a cancer treatment center?

Where do you get off thinking you're such a "good" family with an attitude like this?

Answer 9

You are a renter, and that is something you have to deal with. BUY a house, and you won't have this problem.
And saying "so-called" recovering addicts is totally uncalled for. As a recovered addict since 1998, I can tell you that people CAN and DO get better. But many have to have help to do it. I've been clean for 9 years now (and I OWN my house...)

EDIT: SORRY TRY AGAIN! THE LIBERAL STANCE WOULD BE THAT A LANDOWNER DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO KICK YOU OUT, AND THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO INTERFERE IN THE ACTIONS OF A LANDOWNER.
CONSERVATIVES BELIEVE IN THE RIGHT OF THE LANDOWNER TO DO WITH HIS PROPERTY WHAT THEY SEE FIT.
SO ACTUALLY, IT'S YOU WHO SOUNDS LIKE THE LIBERAL, WHINING FOR SPECIAL INTERFERENCE IN THE RIGHTS OF A PROPERTY OWNER ..

Answer 10

It is legal provided they are giving you 60 days notice.

You are renting, the owners are free to do with their property as they please, and apparently they have chosen to set up a business. Provided they give you sufficient notice they are well within their rights.

Think of it as an opportunity to find a new and better home. Anger is natural, however it is a complete waste of energy.

Answer 11

You can not put a facility like that in a residential area without getting consent from the local government. Typically there would be a hearing at City Council, calling for locals to put their two cents in before the council decides whether or not the facility can be put there.

If there were meetings, you should have gone and protested. IT might not have changed things, but at least you know you tried. If there were no meetings, you check the sanctions of your area. It might actually be illegal!