LaborOfLobe
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Several people interviewed who are connected to this property but she wouldn't confirm Ion
Seriously, this press conference has become very political now. Anyone else feeling that?
Back in the dotcom days when housing first started going up, it was reported that people were parking their RVs at the long-term parking lot at San Jose Airport and living out of them, going to work each morning. I met people living in tents at one of the local parks. Even met one guy who was living at a backpack camping site at a state park. He would hike in and out about 3-4 miles every day and then go to work. He would change his clothes in his car. He said he didn't know what he was going to do when winter came. SF Chronicle has reported several times that SF can't get substitute teachers because they can't afford to live there, or anywhere nearby.
Here's an excellent video, Million Dollar Shack, about housing costs in the Bay Area from last year.
[video=youtube;SBjXUBMkkE8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBjXUBMkkE8[/video]
Utterly tragic and if this warehouse was in that bad a shape why was it not imploded when no one was living in it.
So sad.
BBMJoining the thread - first off my condolences to everyone.
Having some experience in CA tenant law, I can say that the judicial system in CA HEAVILY leans towards residents - even in unlawful residences. Judges are very hesitant to evict anyone. Even if the local county tried to take the owner to court to have them evict these individuals, it's not a simple or quick process. It would likely take upwards of 6 months to get a court date, then you are dealing with having the authorities actually gain access to do the eviction, then the owner is responsible to ensure people don't move right back in...
While the city holds blame here, it's the overall process that is at fault. The owner and the residents here knew it was unlikely the law would be after them because that's not how things tend to work in CA.
Seriously, this press conference has become very political now. Anyone else feeling that?
I'm still stuck on the one toilet being shared by 20 people - having a hard time getting past that. It must have been akin to using a service station restroom.
I wonder where the tenants showered?
They have been utterly astounding
What is the silver haired lady name. I want to email her - she has been amazing. Choreographing a zoo, truly wanting the world to understand this horror.
Astounding IMO
They have been utterly astounding
What is the silver haired lady name. I want to email her - she has been amazing. Choreographing a zoo, truly wanting the world to understand this horror.
Astounding IMO
This guy is a total a$$!
This is happening in other locations as well. Naples, Fla. for one. They have a hard time finding people to work in the businesses there. I've been going there since I was a child and the locals who have lived there all of their lives are having a hard time affording to live there now. To just casually say, well they should just move, is fairly uncaring and easier said than done. When they do move, it does not help the businesses there in Naples b/c the labor moved over an hour away. I've known folks all my life who could not afford to rent/buy even in my rural, fairly low cost of living, area. They live in rentals that are not what I'd deem safe, but were a roof over their heads. To come up with first, last, and deposit is easier said than done many times. Call them slum lords if you will, and yes, they probably are, but, if there wasn't a customer base, or need for cheap housing, slum lords wouldn't exist.
He is a sociopath peroid. This AM on this video when asked what he wants to say, he took it back to him, they were MY friends I lost MY friends what do you think I am feeling
me me me
no capacity to think about anyone but HIM
he is IMO mentally disturbed but its a personality disorder would love to know HIS upbringing
disturbed -- that is why earlier today I expressed fear for the two ladies that gave their names (Booudrex) for fear of their lives
he is very dangerous
imo
A little word salad going on right now... IMO