I need advice--have run out of ideas and my spirit is broken *vanity*

I am a katrina victim. I lost my job and my house. I am not whining--I found myself a great new job and moved back to the city the beginning of this year very excited about this new job. I have not asked for handouts or assistance. It cost me a lot of money to get moved back. My new job could not get me on direct deposit for 2 pay cycles--headquarters are in another state. My first paycheck was sent regular mail and I never received it. By the middle of the month I requested that that check be cancelled and reissued and my second paycheck was due as well as several expense checks. All of these checks were sent to me express mail with a tracking number. The US postal service has lost this package as well. I have been tracking it since 1/16 and it says enroute from Baton Rouge even TODAY. After a week I started camping out at the post office and they assured me that since it was enroute from Baton Rouge that it would only be a day or 2 more. This went on another week. Finally, I had to ask my employer to cancel all of those checks and fedex them to me overnight. I got them on the 4th of Feb. This has made my rent late which was due on the 1st of Feb. The landlord was well aware of my mail problem and I told him I would have it on the 4th. He is only in his office 1 day a week so I tried to wire him the money but his bank couldn't seem to verify his account even though I had his routing info and account number. I have documentation of this. He now refuses to accept my rent. I have a letter from the postmaster accepting full blame for failure to deliver this express package. I went before the justice of the peace today and with all my documentation, he still ordered the eviction in 24 hours. Fortunately, I filed the proper paperwork in order to have an appeal heard. (The bar association called me on my cell phone enroute to the hearing and told me how to do it myself) Congressman Jindal's office even made a courtesy call to my landlord asking him to please accept my rent and he refuses since it was late. Do I have any legal recourse due to the non-performance of the US Post Office? I haven't been able to find other housing---there is NOTHING

1 posted on 02/14/2006 4:10:30 PM PST by nolalakeviewgirl

To: nolalakeviewgirl

2 posted on 02/14/2006 4:11:57 PM PST by Bouchart ("I was saying boo-urns.....")

To: nolalakeviewgirl

I believe you. We all do.

We will send you millions of dollars. Don't worry.

3 posted on 02/14/2006 4:12:17 PM PST by tallhappy (Juntos Podemos!)

To: nolalakeviewgirl

4 posted on 02/14/2006 4:12:23 PM PST by cripplecreek (Never a minigun handy when you need one.)

Well... its an interesting story and doesn't seem to be politically charged.

Its a legal question.

5 posted on 02/14/2006 4:12:36 PM PST by Crazieman (6-23-2005, Establishment of the United Socialist States of America)

To: nolalakeviewgirl

Well at least you have a computer! Be happy for that! and btw, ibtz

6 posted on 02/14/2006 4:12:38 PM PST by steveo (No Anchovies? You've got the wrong man, I spell my name steveo...)

is this what they call an OPUS?

7 posted on 02/14/2006 4:12:52 PM PST by Echo Talon

To: nolalakeviewgirl

8 posted on 02/14/2006 4:12:53 PM PST by Tax-chick (My remark was stupid, and I'm a slave of the patriarchy. So?)

Boy, I dunno. A tough call.

IB4TZ??

To: nolalakeviewgirl

The bar association called me on my cell phone

You have a cellphone???LOL

10 posted on 02/14/2006 4:13:39 PM PST by Bahbah (An admitted Snow Flake and a member of Sam's Club)

To: nolalakeviewgirl

The US postal service has lost this package as well.

BS.

Vote Zot.

11 posted on 02/14/2006 4:13:51 PM PST by Michael Goldsberry (Lt. Bruce C. Fryar USN 01-02-70 Laos)

To: nolalakeviewgirl

How about we change your nick to "Lucky"

12 posted on 02/14/2006 4:13:52 PM PST by Casloy

To: nolalakeviewgirl

If I were you I'd join the Army and get direct deposit.

They'll take care of you and if you're not near a bank at least you'll have food and shelter.

13 posted on 02/14/2006 4:13:53 PM PST by PeteB570 (Guns, what real men want for Christmas)

To: nolalakeviewgirl

Give her the benefit of the doubt unless there are further developments suggesting otherwise.

14 posted on 02/14/2006 4:14:06 PM PST by BlessedBeGod (Benedict XVI = Terminator IV)

To: Crazieman; nolalakeviewgirl

It is a legal question, and I question it being asked here.

I'm going for ZOT!

15 posted on 02/14/2006 4:14:44 PM PST by Theresawithanh (Always remember that you're unique. Just like everyone else.)

To: nolalakeviewgirl

Try looking at the property code for your state. In Texas, the property code outlines the duties and obligations of renters and landlords. Also, to what Commercial Code does Louisiana adhere?

16 posted on 02/14/2006 4:15:01 PM PST by Army Air Corps (Four fried chickens and a coke)

To: Michael Goldsberry

Doesn't make any sense.

Why wouldn't the landlord want his money?

17 posted on 02/14/2006 4:15:59 PM PST by Kenny500c

To: Theresawithanh

Possibly. My zot-radar is pegging at a 6 right now. :)

18 posted on 02/14/2006 4:16:03 PM PST by Crazieman (6-23-2005, Establishment of the United Socialist States of America)

To: nolalakeviewgirl

Good Luck. Only you can prevent Zots: Post to the thread once in a while and you'll be cool. Shoot and forget, and you're catfood.

To: Michael Goldsberry

An express mail package being enroute since 1/16 I would call lost. Postmaster has taken full responsibility.

20 posted on 02/14/2006 4:16:21 PM PST by nolalakeviewgirl

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