[Redacted] is engaging in a retaliatory eviction against her tenant of thirteen years,  Tina Degree. During that time, [Redacted] raised the rent, but refused to complete needed repairs to keep the building up to code, causing numerous hazards for Tina and her grandchildren, who live with her.

Tina is a a beloved community activist and grandmother who became disabled after a fall caused by [Redacted] negligence.  Tina was so injured that she needed surgery, and is still struggling to regain her mobility enough to return to work as a PCA. Usually, when someone is injured because of  a property owner's negligence, their homeowner's insurance covers their medical bills and lost wages. Except [Redacted] also neglected to maintain state-mandated homeowner's insurance.

Instead of making it right, [Redacted] began eviction proceedings against Tina. Now, she is evicting Tina and her family, effectively making Tina and her toddler-aged grandchildren homeless. [Redacted] also showed a pattern of racist discrimination and hostility against Tina.  [Redacted] and her family own over 10 properties in Lowell, and the show the same pattern of negligence, disrespect and prioritizing profits over hardworking families.

But [Redacted] picked the wrong target. Tina's community has her back, and we will not let you continue to harm her and her grandchildren. 

[Redacted], we demand that you:

• Stop the eviction and allow Tina and her family to remain in their home until they can locate new housing and save up money for moving costs
• Remove the eviction from Tina’s record and her son’s record
• Provide homeowner’s insurance information and accurate records of rent received
• Respond to and communicate with Tina’s lawyer
• Negotiate a fair settlement for Tina’s injuries caused by your negligence and failure to remedy code violations, to include medical bills, ongoing pain and suffering, missed work.

We see you, [Redacted]. Your pattern of negligence, racism and heartlessness ends today.

We stand with Tina and her family.