UPDATE. On Thursday July 9th, me and my son lost all of our belongings to auction. We were evicted from our home on June 22, 2024. That day, we moved everything into an extra large double unit storage at EXTRA SPACE STORAGE IN POMPTON LAKES, NJ. It has been there ever since. I truly believed that it was a temporary situation. We left that day with enough stuff to fill my car. Through the past two years, I’ve brought many items back to storage because I couldn’t keep lugging it around. Me and my son became homeless that day, on June 22, 2024.
ON AUGUST 8, 2024, I HAD TO ASK A FAMILY IN OUR TOWN TO TAKE IN MY SON. WHILE I LIVED IN MY CAR WITH OUR CAT AND WENT COUCH TO COUCH AT FRIND’S HOMES & HOTEL ROOMS WHEN PEOPLE WERE KIND ENOUGH TO HELP!
MY SON WAS ABOUT TO START HIS SENIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL.
I NEVER GOT MY SON BACK.
What led to this situation was many unfortunate circumstances. I was dealing with major medical issues and in constant excruciating pain all day, to the point where I could barely walk. At the same exact time, we lost our health insurance. I was not currently working because the pain was so severe. (I’m trying to keep this brief. Our story is out there already. You can read it in my Petition.) We were also owed $12,000.00 in back child support from my ex-husband ON THAT DAY. WE ARE NOW OWED 17K. TWELVE CHILD SUPPORT HEARINGS SINCE OUR EVICTION AND SEVEN DIFFERENT JUDGES. NO SUPPORT ORDERED TO BE PAID- WITH OVERWHELMING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF WILLFUL NONPAYMENT OF SUPPORT FOR MANY YEARS, INCLUDING A VIDEO, PICTURES, EMAILS, TEXT MSG’S, ETC. NOT ONE JUDGE WOULD OPEN OR REVIEW MY EVIDENCE OR EVEN LET ME SPEAK.
I raised my son alone for almost 18 years, with no physical or financial help. I was awarded sole physical and legal custody of my son when he was one year old.
It took over a year to get our health insurance back.
Denied help by the state of NJ for everything.
The day that I received the Warrant of Removal on our door on March 1, 2024, I called the HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM. WE WERE DENIED HELP. BECAUSE I WAS THREE AND A HALF MONTHS BEHIND ON THE RENT AND THEIR CUTOFF IS THREE MONTHS.
(WAY MORE TO THIS HIDEOUS STORY, BUT I’LL LEAVE IT THERE.)
Before the auction on July 9th, I reached out to my immediate family (again) countless times. They refuse to help. Same with my ex-husband and his wealthy family.
I really hope that they are all proud of themselves for seriously harming my son (whether he realizes it now or not) by not helping us with the storage unit bill EVER, because God forbid they help my son if it also helps me.
(And I am sure that my son now fully blames me for this and will never speak to me again. Its already been over a year and a half since he's been brainwashed by these wretched abusive people and stopped speaking to me. More of that in my already written story that you can find everywhere, if you don't know.) Just so you know, this is all part of coercive control, financial abuse and it is considered domestic violence by the state of NJ. They just haven't educated our state workers and so, ofcourse it doesn't apply to Tanya.
And, as you all are well aware, I also begged for help on all social media. Many friends gave AGAIN. (WE HAVE RECEIVED MUCH HELP FROM FRIENDS AND SOME EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS. I AM SO GRATEFUL TO ALL OF THEM.)
To everyone that received a ton of desperate messages from me (a few times now), PLEASE UNDERSTAND MY DESPERATION AS A MOTHER.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get the total amount owed and our unit was sold.
THE MANAGER AND WORKERS AT EXTRA SPACE STORAGE KNEW OUR SITUATION VERY WELL.
MY MONTHLY STORAGE UNIT BILL CONSISTENTLY INCREASED OVER THAT PAST TWO YEARS TO THE POINT WHERE THE MONTHLY BILL HAD DOUBLED TO $400.
I HAVE EMAILED AND SPOKEN TO THE MANAGER ABOUT THIS COUNTLESS TIMES, PLEADING WITH HIM TO PLEASE NOT INCREASE IT.
THIS COMPANY KNEW THAT THEY HAD ME BY THE YOU KNOW WHATS.
ALSO, AS A CUSTOMER, I WOULD LOSE ACCESS TO MY STORAGE UNIT IF I WAS FIVE DAYS LATE ON THE MONTHLY BILL. (WHICH WAS EVERY MONTH)
THIS COMPANY MADE A LOT OF MONEY OFF OF ME FOR OVER TWO YEARS!!!!!!!
OUR WHOLE LIVES WERE IN THERE. EVERYTHING. I KNOW THAT I’VE STATED THIS BEFORE.
ALL OF OUR FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, FAMILY HEIRLOOMS, ALL OF OUR PHOTO ALBUMS, ALL OF OUR PORTRAITS, PICTURES FROM OUR WALLS, ALL OF MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES, ALL OF MY SON'S CHILDHOOD MEMORIES, ALL OF OUR COATS (IT WAS SUMMER!), 95% OF OUR CLOTHES & SHOES, MY JEWELRY... OUR FAMILY VIDEOS, MY DEMO TAPES (I'M A SINGER), MY CHILDHOOD MODELING PORTFOLIO...
EVERY PIECE OF ARTWORK THAT MY SON HAS EVER MADE, EVERY CARD HE'S EVER MADE ME, ALL OF HIS TOYS, BABY CLOTHES, TODDLER CLOTHES, EVERYTHING!!!!!!! ALL OF HIS SCHOOL STUFF, SPORTS EQUIPMENT..
ALL OF OUR CHRISTMAS STUFF, HOLIDAY STUFF…
ALL OF OUR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS!!!!
OUR LIFE!!!
OUR IDENTITIES!!!! EVERYTHING!!!!!!
BEFORE THE AUCTION, I WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE MANAGER AND TOLD HIM THAT I WAS OBVIOUSLY TRYING TO GET THE MONEY.
THE DAY OF THE AUCTION I ASKED HIM IF HE COULD POSSIBLY PUT OUR UNIT LAST ON THE LIST TO BE AUCTIONED.
AGAIN, THE MANAGER KNOWS OUR WHOLE SITUATION.
I REACHED OUT AGAIN RIGHT AFTER THE AUCTION HAD STARTED AND HE TOLD ME THAT OUR UNIT WAS SOLD.
I CANNOT EVEN DESCRIBE THE FEELING THAT CAME OVER ME. AND IT HAS NOT LEFT ME.
HE SAID THAT IF I CAN GET IT PAID BEFORE THE BUYER GOT THERE, IT WOULD STILL BE OURS.
I WASN’T ABLE TO DO THAT.
I HAD A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT THOUGH, AND ASKED THAT HE PLEASE ASK THE BUYER IF HE/SHE WOULD ACCEPT THAT AMOUNT FROM ME AND I ASKED THAT HE PLEASE TELL THEM THAT THIS A HOMELESS MOTHER AND HER SON AND THAT EVERYTHING WE OWN IS IN THERE.
HE SAID, “NO, I CAN’T DO THAT. IT’S DONE.”
I LOST IT.
I THEN ASKED IF HE COULD PLEASE GIVE ME THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION SO THAT I COULD REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO THEM.
HE SAID, “NO, WE’RE NOT ALLOWED TO DO THAT.”
I LOST IT AGAIN.
I THEN ASKED IF HE COULD GIVE THE BUYER MY CONTACT INFORMATION AND ASK THAT THEY PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME.
HE SAID, “NO. I CAN’T DO THAT, EITHER.”
I SAID, “WHAT DO YOU CARE??? YOU HAVE NO STAKE IN THE GAME!!!!! OR….. DO YOU???? ARE YOU THE BUYER??????”
HE SAID, “NO.”
I SAID, “WELL, SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT HERE!!!!!!”
AND I WENT OFF.
I SPOKE WITH HIM YESTERDAY AND HE INFORMED ME THAT THE BUYER STARTED SELLING OUR BELONGINGS ALREADY.
I HAVE NOW BEEN GIVEN NO OPPORTUNITY TO EVEN TRY TO LITERALLY BUY BACK EVEN A FEW ITEMS! ANYTHING!!!!!
I DON’T KNOW WHO THE BUYER IS, I DON’T KNOW WHERE THEY WILL BE SELLING OUR BELONGINGS, AND I WOULD LIKE TO LET THEM KNOW OF OUR SITUATION BECAUSE, HEY!!!! YOU NEVER KNOW! MAYBE THEY HAVE A HEART!!!!!!!!!!!
I FEEL COMPLETELY EMPTY.
I HAVE NO ONE. I HAVE NOTHING.
NO FAMILY.
NO HOME.
NOTHING TO FILL A HOME WITH AGAIN ONE DAY.
I HAVE NOTHING LEFT INSIDE ME. I FEEL LIKE A HOLLOW SHELL.
THIS IS REALLY BAD BUSINESS.
YESTERDAY, I SPENT HOURS RESEARCHING EXTRA SPACE STORAGE.
I WANTED TO GET SOME CORPORATE CONTACTS, FIND OUT WHO OWNS IT, ETC.
HOURS SPENT- ONE CORPORATE EMAIL ADDRESS FOUND.
UNBELIEVABLE.
IT TURNS OUT THAT NEW YORK CITY FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST EXTRA SPACE STORAGE THIS PAST FEBRUARY.
I FOUND THAT INFORMATION ON THE BBB (BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU) WEBSITE.
THEIR REVIEWS ARE HORRIBLE.
EVERYONE COMPLAINING ABOUT THEM RAISING THE RENT CONSTANTLY AND THE INCREASES BEING ABSURD.
THIS IS WHAT IT STATES ON THE BBB WEBSITE REGARDING THE NYC LAWSUIT:
“On February 10, 2026, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) filed a lawsuit against Extra Space Management, Inc., a national self-storage company operating approximately 60 locations in New York City. The purpose of the action is to seek restitution for consumers and civil penalties in excess of $5 million for alleged violations of New York City’s Consumer Protection Law.
According to DCWP, the company engaged in deceptive and predatory practices, including advertising low introductory rates and subsequently imposing significant price increases with little or no notice; charging undisclosed late fees and other junk fees; denying consumers access to their belongings by changing locks; threatening to auction stored property for nonpayment of disputed charges; and failing to maintain facilities in sanitary condition, including alleged vermin infestations, water damage, and mold. DCWP asserts that these practices constitute a bait-and-switch scheme and other violations of City law.”
I GATHERED A LOT OF INFORMATION.
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR EXTRA SPACE STORAGE IS JOSEPH D. MARGOLIS.
NO CONTACT INFORMATION.
THERE’S MANY PAGES ON THEIR WEBSITE ABOUT THEIR PHILANTHROPY AND INCLUSION BELIEFS, ETC.
WHAT A JOKE.
THE LAST THING I FEEL LIKE DOING RIGHT NOW, IS LOOKING TO FILE A LAWSUIT LIKE NEW YORK CITY HAS.
ALONG WITH WRITING BAD REVIEWS.
AND FILING A REPORT WITH THE BBB.
AND BLASTING EXTRA SPACE STORAGE ON ALL OF MY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.
YESTERDAY, I EMAILED THE ONE CORPORATE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT I FOUND, ALONG WITH THE POMPTON LAKES LOCATION.
I PUT BASICALLY ALL OF THIS IN WRITING, IN THE EMAIL.
AND I ASKED AGAIN FOR THE BUYER’S CONTACT INFO AND THAT THEY PLEASE FORWARD MY EMAIL TO THE BUYER, WHICH EXPLAINS OUR SITUATION AND HAS MY CONTACT INFORMATION.
HOURS LATER, I HADN’T HEARD BACK. SO, I CALLED THE POMPTON LAKES LOCATION. THE MANAGER ANSWERED THE PHONE. I ASKED IF HE RECEIVED MY EMAIL.
HE SAID ‘OH, YES. I CONTACTED THE BUYER AND THEY DROPPED OFF A FEW BOXES OF PICTURES AND DOCUMENTS.’
(I GUESS MY EMAIL SCARED THEM JUST A LITTLE BIT.)
I SAID, “ A FEW BOXES????? THAT’S IT????!!!!! DID YOU FORWARD THEM MY EMAIL?? CAN I HAVE THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION???”
HE SAID, ‘YEA, THAT’S IT. EVERYTHING ELSE THEY CAN SELL. AND NO, I TOLD YOU THAT WE CAN’T DO THAT.’
I SAID, “DO YOU EVEN HAVE A HEART???? WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO HUMANITY??????”
THIS MAN HAS KNOWN ME FOR YEARS. (WE ALSO USED THEM FOR THREE MONTHS IN 2023.) SAME MANAGER. AND WE ALWAYS HAD A GOOD RAPPORT- UP UNTIL THIS ALL HAPPENED.
I GUESS YOU’RE ONLY TREATED NICELY WHEN YOU CAN PAY.
SO, I INFORMED HIM THAT I WILL NOW BE FILING A LAWSUIT AND DOING EVERYTHING ELSE THAT I LISTED ABOVE.
(NO AMOUNT OF MONEY CAN EVER REPLACE WHAT WE HAVE JUST LOST.)
LASTLY, SINCE LOSING OUR ENTIRE LIFE IN THE AUCTION ON JULY 9TH, I’VE HAD A FEW FAMILY MEMBERS REACH OUT, ONLY TO FURTHER DEGRADE ME. ALL OF WHICH HAVE NOT HELPED AT ALL THROUGH THESE TWO YEARS. PROBABLY SUBCONSCIOUS GUILT. THAT’S OK. I MAY CONTINUE TO SUFFER, WHILE YOU GO ON ANOTHER VACATION AND HAVE ANOTHER ROOM REMODELED IN YOUR HOME. (AND ENJOY MY ONLY CHILD) I HAVE ETERNITY IN PARADISE TO LOOK FORWARD TO, WITH MY LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. BELIEVERS WERE NEVER PROMISED PARADISE ON EARTH. INFACT, THE BIBLE TELLS US THAT WE WOULD SURELY BE PERSECUTED ON EARTH, JUST AS JESUS WAS.