Posted on 12/13/2014 8:15:06 AM PST by ChildOfThe60s
Edited on 12/13/2014 6:58:29 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
CENTRAL, SC (FOX Carolina) -
A soldier returning home for the holidays to see his wife and newborn baby in Central is being kicked out of his wife's apartment after the landlord said he is overstaying the time allowed for visitors.
Sergeant William Bolt is stationed in Missouri, but his wife has been in Central. She gave birth to their daughter two weeks ago.
Bolt said the landlord at The Groves apartment complex in Central told him he had overstayed, saying visitors are not allowed to stay in the apartments past seven days, per the agreement signed by Bolt's wife, Lily. [snip]
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My first husband was in the military-I was a student when my cub was born. I don’t know if it is any better now, but then, a basic housing allowance provided basic shelter if you needed to live near the college/university you were attending-housing was in demand and not cheap in the immediate area, so a landlord could charge any outrageous price, have any ridiculous rule, and still have a full rent roll because of a captive student population. Apparently that that not changed...
I had a part-time job, and so was able to eventually buy an old car-my husband had his car at the base where he was-and I moved from that student gulag ASAP to where the housing allowance paid for a better place-I hope this couple does the same-I’m sure someone will rent to a young military family.
” but I’m not sure how the homes are constructed and the living spaces divided;”
Four-bedroom, four-bath with common LR, kitchen.
“a baby might not be an issue at all with other “roomies”. “Chuck” publically seems to have an issue with the husband staying not the baby.”
OTOH, maybe they do having entered into a contract expecting to NOT have to live with a baby and woman that taxes the common area. He may have a problem with the baby but the lease has to be honored for that situation.
The description of the place sounds more like a dorm than an apartment. I hope the couple can find a real apartment that is within their limited budget-it is always hard to be getting an education, working and being a parent-I’m glad to see that some young people still do it-most just howl for the government to help them.
“The description of the place sounds more like a dorm than an apartment.”
For bed-room apartment intended for four individuals. Notice it says “fourth and final”.
To secure a four-bedroom apartment, two individuals must complete all paperwork and pay all fees. Those two individuals then have one week to bring in their third roommate and then one additional week to bring in the fourth and final roommate. In the event that roommates are not brought in during this time, The
GROVES of Clemson reserves the right to place roommates into the un-leased bedrooms, relocate you to another unit, or cancel your lease. If you notify The GROVES of Clemson that you do not have roommates, we will work with you to assist you in finding roommates if at all possible.
I was an owner and landlord of six single family houses for years. The Fair Housing Act was around long before Obama was. The landlord can’t legally do what he’s threatening, lease or no lease.
The media creates bad press in most cases.
Ixnay on the uslim-may (Pig Latin just seemed appropriate). < grin >
Sounds like they have some mediation set up. If that doesn't work, some fair housing advocacy group may come to their aid now that there is publicity about it. The husband can always get around the lease requirement be staying in a motel for a night and then go back for another week with his wife.
“I was an owner and landlord of six single family houses for years. The Fair Housing Act was around long before Obama was. The landlord can’t legally do what he’s threatening, lease or no lease.”
These aren’t single family houses ...
“Someone needs to take Chuck out behind the woodshed for a good talking to.”
And that “someone” has just escalated an administrative or civil situation, into one whereby “someone” commits a felony. Great legal advice, counselor.
The military have legal assistance, and that might resolve this quickly, no cost, etc.
The first step in using a lawyer is often trying for the attorney to resolve it with a phone call. The phone call has the implicit threat of further legal action.
Next step is a “lawyer letter.”
“The landlord can’t legally do what he’s threatening, lease or no lease.”
Then what is the problem?
The owner can call it an apartment, a hotel or a casino if they want to-it still says “dorm” to me, right down to the assistance in finding roomaters...
What a scumbag!
Great option. Someone should find the owner(s) and put there names online. Chuck will be gone in a flash. Maybe John Fking Kerry will hire him.
“I was an owner and landlord of six single family houses for years. The Fair Housing Act was around long before Obama was. “
“On the other hand, there is no basis to conclude that Congress intended that an owner or manager of dwellings would be unable to restrict the number of occupants who could reside in a dwelling. Thus, the Department believes that in appropriate circumstances, owners and managers may develop and implement reasonable occupancy requirements based on factors such as the number and size of sleeping areas or bedrooms and the overall size of the dwelling unit. In this regard, it must be noted that, in connection with a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of familial status, the Department will carefully examine any such nongovernmental restriction to determine whether it operates unreasonably to limit or exclude families with children. “
Not unusual for the lower ranking enlisted who have families.
Not quite that clear cut. When you lease an apartment that becomes your domicile. Yes there are limitations but there are also legal protections.
You are correct, the website states the rates are per person. Technically I guess the landlord can double the rent for the baby.
“You are correct, the website states the rates are per person. Technically I guess the landlord can double the rent for the baby.”
Technically, the units are limited to four people, one per bedroom.
“When you lease an apartment that becomes your domicile. “
The owner can put reasonable limits on the number of occupants. In this case, he has set a limit of four, one per bedroom.
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