While my 8-year-old daughter was in the hospital fighting for her life, my parents sold our belongings and gave our room to my sister because I was late with one payment.

came asking questions about the basement arrangement. Did you send someone?”

I had.

A legal aid attorney named Rebecca Moss had agreed to review my situation. She told me that because I had paid rent and received mail there, I might have tenant protections. Changing locks and disposing of belongings without proper notice could become costly for my parents.continue reading …