Stephen -- Can you really file a housing discrimination complaint against your neighbors? I would think that would remedy a management issue. JMW On Wed, 28 Apr 1999 08:42:48 -0400 "I. STEPHEN MARGOLIS" <[log in to unmask]> writes: > >Vince, > >Hello and welcome to the list. > >Briefly. You have the right of peaceable enjoyment of your premises, >free >of harassment from your neighbors. > >Firstly, ignore their remarks and behavior. Just give them a smile >when you >see them. Exercise restraint and good behavior. > >Secondly, try to tape record their remarks. > >Thirdly, seek out the city/county, state, and Federal Housing Civil >Rights >offices. File a housing discrimination complaint based on disability. > The >city and state agencies are usually Human Relations Commissions. The >Feds >are located in the Department of HUD Fair Housing Division. You also >might >be protected under the Americans with Disability Act. > >The situation is not pleasant. You have every good reason to be >upset. How >you respond to their provocation will make a huge impact on your >effectiveness and ability to maintain your tenancy. > >If you want some additional support send me an email direct. > > >Steve M. > > >Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 22:30:27 -0400 >From: VC <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Intro and advice request... > >Hi Everyone, > >I've been lurking here for some time, reading some great information >and >advice. > >My name is Vince Cleniuk and for all of my 33 years, I've had CP >(spastic diaplegia). >It's great to find a mailing list with so many people who've >experienced >some of >the same things I've been through. > >There are so many people on this list with great attitudes. I wish I >could have >that approach more often. But lately I've run into some obstacles -- >other people >with harsh discriminatory biases. > >Don't get me wrong, my entire life I've encountered people with poor >opinions of >disabled persons. In every other occasion, I didn't let it sink in. >This time is >different. > >In this new apartment building, my next door neighbors are vile. >They're an >older couple who apparently resent me for my handicap. They've >invited >every other new neighbor over to visit, and not me. > >I've heard them shout at me (as I pass their door) things like "You >have >no right to be here." and "You sure know how to take advantage of the >system." >I won't mention the vulgar things. On 2 occasions I confronted them >at >their door. In public, they deny all. If I hadn't confronted them at >their >door, I wouldn't have seen them. I'm very tempted to put their names >here for everyone to remember. > >I've spoken to a lawyer who helped me put in formal complaints about >their >behavior with the apartment management. But after that, even he said >I >might >be forced to move. Moving is O.K. except it took me a long time just >to >find this apartment. It's the only one that comes close to being >accessible. > >It feels like I'm stuck. I'd be very greatful of anyone's advice. > > >Regards, > >Vince > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]