83-year-old may be evicted for taking too many cookies
Elsie Cruey was left shocked when she received an email telling her she could be kicked out of her apartment.
The 83-year-old grandmother of five was issued with a strange violation that apparently could result in her losing her home - taking too many cookies from a community event.
The apartment block, located in Virginia, U.S, was made with 62-year-old’s and up in mind.
“On 06/12/2019 — The Resident was stopped from taking a partial gallon of milk by the Assistant Community Manager at Breakfast,” the email read, the Washington Post read.
“During Mix and Mingle the Resident was observed by the Community Manager taking a plate full of cookies.
“On 06/13/2019, the resident and Community Manager had a conversation and the resident admitted to taking the cookies and having them with milk before bedtime.”
“The Resident must immediately cease taking and/or attempting to remove food, beverages and other service items from the community events.”
Cruey says another email popped into her inbox on September 16, this time it told her she would have to be out by October 17.
However, Cruey says she will put up a fight and does not want to leave.
“I adjusted to it,” she says. “And I’d be happy to stay here the rest of my life. If it takes negotiation, whatever it takes, I’d like to stay right where I am.”
Elsie’s daughter, Sandra, said the apartment was a “perfect fit” for her mother who thrives in atmospheres where she is able to live independently.
“I want my mother to stay, but if she can’t, I want other people to know they need to be careful before they sell their parents’ property,” she said.
“They might think they found somewhere for their loved ones to stay long-term and later realize they were wrong.
“You might think you found a great place, but things might change.”
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