Hi,
My brother is 71 with mental illness living in subsidized housing receiving disability benefits. His 41-year-old, alcoholic, unemployed, homeless son (also receiving disability) has moved into his apartment with his girlfriend and dog (not allowed). 4 Elder Protective Services reports have been filed as my nephew verbally abuses my brother yet not action can be taken. Property Manager wants his son and dog removed, since he has stayed there 14+ days in a row he is considered a resident yet not on the lease. Property Manager wants my brother to stay and be safe. My brother does not know how to set boundaries nor think logically to understand he is potentially facing eviction which is a next step that the Property Manager needs to take to remove the son yet at the same time my brother will be evicted too.
Any ideas how I can navigate this situation and remove my brother's son is appreciated. I am trying keep a roof over my brother’s head.
Thank you!
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Also, call the police department there and request a wellness check for your brother. And call the property manager's boss to find out why brother is being threatened with eviction but not the interlopers - the homeless son, girlfriend and dog who shouldn't be living there.
Eviction is a lengthy process, so legally your brother can't be suddenly tossed out on the street. Unless he has been served with the proper eviction papers already and you never heard about it before the situation became so drastic. Be proactive and see what you can find out.
The OP needs to talk to his caseworker to see if the county can move towards guardianship for her brother. At that point, he will be taken care of by the guardian and state and will always have housing, food, protection and a legal advocate with actual power.
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