What would you do about "legal" crooks and thieves?

I lived in an apartment complex over six years in Anchorage, Alaska and was always quiet, clean, and the rent paid on time. We had to move because we were on Alaska Housing and turned to government vouchers because we were low income. I thoroughly cleaned my apartment for three days when I moved including moving the refrigerator out and stove, vacummning, scubbing the walls, and bathroom. I had pictures of the apartment when I left. I couldn't be ther upon the inspection and the landlord said she was going to charge a big bill to all the tenants because she hated Section 8 people. When I got that bill I sat down and told her everything I did and had witnesses to the cleanliness of that apartment. They since turned it to collections and now it's $1100. Since I've lived in Alaska it's been on thing after another up here. I've worked with nothing but crooks since I've been here, rented from crooks, have had to deal with crooked mechanics, you name it. I've always called Alaska the "Gold Rush Money Grubbing State." When I received this bill I called the collection agency and told them they were nothing but crooks and robbers and called the old management and told her what I thought of her. And now I am thinking of going bankrupt. My credit is bad anyway because of crooks in this state. What could it hurt now?

Dear Matt,

Thanks for your judgemental reply to a woman on disability who has cancer and multiple health problems. At the time I lived there the rent was paid on time by myself and I paid taxes and have always paid taxes! So take your judgemental remarks and put them you know where!

It sounds like a clear case of prejudice on her part for low-income tenants. Did you contact the Housing Authorities on what she did and did you have pictures and witnesses? I would contact a Pro-Bono Attorney and he can countersue. I hate those kinds of people who try and abuse their power especially to the poor and disabled and sick. They should be run out of town on a rail.

Good luck,

John

Why didn't you dispute the charges at the time? The Section 8 people would have helped you. It sounds like she sued you and won a judgment, otherwise she could not be turning it over for collection.

I would sue her. First I would check with Section 8 and show them my photos and ask for the help and/or advice.

Start a class action suit against her for illegal collections activity, with all the Section 8 people who received those large bills, with as many witnesses to her statement as you can round up.