I'm at a sober house, trying to figure out what if any protection I have. The management is grossly incompetent.

Question

They're in the process of selling the house, giving us no information. Multiple times a week people are looking at the house including are rooms to purchase. The house lost power because they didn't pay. People smoke pot at the house. All these issues have been brought up Multiple times with no help. There's no house rep, almost never house meetings, no recovery the place is nothing more than a roof over my head. I can find Multiple other tenants to confirm this.

James L. Arrasmith · Answer

It sounds like you're dealing with a difficult and unstable situation in your sober house. You have the right to live in a safe and supportive environment, especially when you're in recovery. The issues you're facing, like management not providing updates about the sale, unauthorized access to your living space, and the lack of basic utilities, are serious and could be considered violations of your rights as a tenant.  
 
You might want to check if your sober house falls under local landlord-tenant laws or any specific regulations for sober living environments. If it does, then you have certain protections, such as a right to reasonable privacy, safe living conditions, and due notice for any changes like the sale of the property. Document every issue you're experiencing, keep any communication with the management, and collect statements from other tenants who are also affected. 
 
Consider reaching out to a local tenant's rights organization or a legal aid office for advice on how to proceed. They can help you understand your rights and what steps you can take to address these problems. If the situation continues to deteriorate, it might be worth exploring alternative sober living environments that provide the structure and support necessary for recovery.

Q: I'm at a sober house, trying to figure out what if any protection I have. The management is grossly incompetent.