Q: My mother was wrongfully evicted.
My mother lived with her boyfriend for the last year, a week ago he died very unexpectedly (even though he did have COPD among other health issues) and his family not only came in to the house but, kicked my mother out and changed the locks not even 5 hours after he passed. Now she's homeless. Unfortunately, she does have warrants. Would I be able to file a grievance on her behalf?
A:
I'm sorry but I can't figure out what you're asking. Usually if a person is wronged in a legal sense, it is up to that person to pursue any remedy she might have. She may have some rights to that property, but as she's already been thrown out, it may be too late to get any real relief. That doesn't mean she shouldn't look into it. Have her contact a lawyer. Or better yet, take her to see a lawyer so you can both hear what the lawyer thinks she might be able to do about this.
Sorry I couldn't be more help. If you'll re-phrase your question and re-submit it here, maybe someone will be able to help you through this forum.
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