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
>

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