Homeowners Association Places Lien on Mother’s Residence Over Wheelchair Ramp Inspection

Caught By Surprise A completely unanticipated event caught Angela Holmes and her husband, Garrett, by surprise. Their housing association informed them that Angela's wheelchair ramp would have to be removed. It seemed like a mistake at first. Their house was encumbered by a lien placed by the housing association. Problems On Problems Pexels The couple had lived in their Mt. Juliet home for ten years with their three-year-old daughter, Mary. Since then, neither their neighborhood nor their housing association has created any problems for them. Family members were shocked by the letter they received from them on December 15, 2017. No Complaints Pexels A single complaint against the Holmes had never been filed in all those years. Angela's wheelchair ramp had not been the subject of any concerns. She was well-known to most of the residents of the apartment block. She was helped by many people even though it wasn't necessary. How did this come about? A New HOA President Pexels Considering all the questions she had, Angela had an idea. A recent HOA president made several remarks regarding the ramp because she had recently been appointed. The complainant might be Angela, she thought. However, Angela wasn't going to comply, so it didn't matter. A Threat Pexels Daily letters flooded Angela's inbox. She ignored them. One day, however, the letter was different. Her ramp wasn't being asked to be removed in this letter. A threat was issued, stating she would be held accountable for her actions if she did not come explain them. In spite of her shock, Angela knew it was the right thing to do. The Answer Is No Pexels Having decided to go to the housing association office, Angela made her way there. In their presence, she asked them to explain why they wanted her ramp taken down. In response to the question, the board members appeared uncomfortable. However, Angela knew exactly what she stood for when the president said it was unsightly. Despite her refusal, she left without removing the ramp. The Lien Pexels Angela was informed by the housing association the following day that a lien had been placed on her house. According to them, the lien would only be removed once the ramp had been removed. In this moment of rage, Angela wasn't sure what to do. A lien was placed on her house, and she couldn't ignore it. Refusal Pexels As Angela asked Garrett if the ramp could be brought into the house, her heart ached. In the beginning, he refused, saying that they didn't have to follow such ridiculous requests. Upon learning of the lien, Angela's tone changed. Essentially, they were blackmailed into accepting the request, and if they didn't comply, the situation would worsen. Would that put them at a disadvantage? Discussing Their Options Pexels Garrett and Angela discussed their options that night. It was important for them to choose which path they would take since they had two different opinions on the subject. But what were their options? Did any of those options seem feasible to them? Would the HOA end up winning this case? Taking Action Pexels There was no question in Garrett's mind that he would fight back with all his might. In case court was necessary, he was willing to take the HOA on head-on. In spite of this, Angela wasn't sure whether it was the right path to take. The place where they lived was not the kind of place she wanted to have more problems than she already had. Out Of The Spotlight Canva It was Angela's wish to stay out of the limelight. Basically, she just wanted everything to blow over and everyone to forget about it. Whenever all this calmed down, she was confident everything would be back to normal. Garrett, however, was not convinced. His wife would stay cooped up forever, he was certain. Did he have a point? Was he just overreacting? Options Canva There was a lack of clarity regarding the couple's next steps. The homeowners wanted the ramp put back up but did not want the housing association to handle the process. What was the best course of action for them to take? Is Garrett's choice the right one? Should they lie low and let this blow over on its own? What To Do Canva According to Angela, there was no choice but to agree with what was being told. Although she knew that she would suffer the consequences, she convinced her husband that it was the best course of action. As long as things returned to normal, that was all she wanted. However, she didn't know what the HOA would do. Stuck At Home Canva While Angela had grown accustomed to working from home, she was beginning to feel trapped. It was possible for her to go out in the past. It was now impossible for her to go anywhere until someone came home. The torture was unbearable, and she desperately wished it would end. Time Flies Canva She had been feeling claustrophobic for weeks, and it had only gotten worse. In order to escape that trap, Angela had to do something. Freedom was what she needed. As if she were suffocating in her own home, she felt trapped. This caused her to start rolling through the building's hallways. The situation only worsened as a result. It Didn’t End There Canva Angela had yet to cease being harassed by the housing association, and things were only getting worse as she moved up and down the hallway. It was her daily habit to receive letters from them stating that she disrupted the peace. It was impossible for her to do anything else. It was either to lock her up or let her move around a little. The second option was more appealing to her. Frustration Canva In the middle of a month-long complaining frenzy and feeling cooped up in her own home, Angela broke down. There was no way she could take it anymore. The constant complaints had worn her down. The most frustrating thing for her was having her freedom revoked because she was considered an eyesore. Her only request was to have her ramp put back. Would she be able to get it? Wanting To Break Free Canva As if she were a starving dog, Angela was desperate to get out. In addition to constantly being anxious, she had a hard time staying still. Initially, she was able to escape her situation by trying everything she could think of. However, that time has come and gone. Her only thought now was to get out. Going Crazy Canva The feeling of losing her mind was overwhelming to Angela. The anxiety she felt was unlike anything she had ever experienced before. It was the first time she had felt such urgency. She had reached a point where she had to act. There was no way she could deny it. However, what could she do? Was she really forced to face this issue head-on? Asking For Advice Canva Angela decided to visit her next-door neighbor as a way to get away for a little while. After living together for over a year, June was an old friend of hers, and she knew a chat with the older woman could calm the tension between them. Nevertheless, June was about to change Angela's situation with the housing association. Legalities Canva Angela was informed by June that the association had no foundation. They would be unable to obtain their request if Angela took them to court. A lawyer was immediately called by Angela when she became intrigued by June's statement. Calling The Lawyer Canva Her neighbor's words were definitely true, according to the lawyer Angela spoke with. Her neighbor, however, was missing some important details. There was no point in arguing without proof in the legal world. Angela would have to strike them where it hurts the most in order to punish them for what they had done. A Difficult Situation Canva Angela's lawyer, unaware of everything that had occurred, offered to take on the case. While warning her of the toughness of the case, he also encouraged her to make the best of it. Disabled people could sue the housing association for not providing services to them. They could prove that, at least. There were still some things Angela wanted, but it wasn't enough. Tougher Than Expected Canva That's when Angela let the lawyer know that things wouldn't be as tough as he expected. Her story hadn't been told in its entirety yet. She omitted an important detail. His curiosity was piqued. Angela's ace awaited him, and he couldn't wait to discover it. Proof Canva Angela presented every single letter she had received since this incident began at the lawyer's office the next day. Her ramp was the subject of complaints in the letters. By walking up and down the halls, she was causing a disturbance. All of them were present. The lawyer had more than enough evidence to nail them. Discrimination Canva Angela was informed by the lawyer that their case was extremely strong after going through every single letter. Her discrimination was evident from the letters alone. Even better, there was no attempt to hide it. It was important to her that she knew what they were doing. Their downfall was ultimately due to that. Taking Legal Action Canva In response, Angela's lawyer told her that her neighbor was 100% correct. Her housing association couldn't force her to remove her ramp, and they couldn't keep her cooped up. Angela took the housing association to court after gathering all the information she needed. In the end, the judge was dissatisfied with the situation. Her first act was to teach a lesson to the association before making her verdict. In Violation Canva How did this case actually unfold? People are well aware that big corporations or agencies, like malls or housing associations in this case, need to ensure their facilities are accessible to people with disabilities. This is why there are ramps and disabled parking spaces. Certain acts would be violated if they didn't. Punishment Canva This housing association violated several important laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. People with disabilities are prohibited from being discriminated against in everyday activities under this act. Angela was discriminated against by her housing association because they forced her to remove her ramp. How would they fare? What punishment would they receive? Would they be punished harshly? Ultimate Revenge Canva Besides revocation of the lien on Angela's property, the judge ordered the association to pay Angela's debts. Additionally, she demanded that they compensate her for the suffering she had endured. That compensation would be used by Angela to pull the ultimate revenge. It was used to purchase the new President's luxurious apartment. In order to protect the privacy of those depicted, some names, locations, and identifying characteristics have been changed and are products of the author's imagination. Any resemblances to actual events or places or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.

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