Mackenzie Stevenson, a 21-year-old St. John's resident, received an eviction notice from a non-profit housing unit after her mother's death, sparking concerns about the city's housing policies and the challenges of finding affordable housing in Newfoundland.
A young woman in St. John's , Newfoundland , is facing eviction from a non-profit housing unit despite having lived there for most of her life. 21-year-old Mackenzie Stevenson was asked to vacate the three-bedroom house after her mother, the leaseholder, passed away from cancer in November. While Stevenson and her family pleaded for an extension, they were initially informed they had to leave by the end of January.
This timeframe fell short of the standard three-month eviction notice stipulated in the Residential Tenancies Act. Stevenson claimed the city's housing manager, Judy Tobin, stated in a January 17th letter that if she did not vacate by January 31st, an official eviction notice would be issued. Despite this, she received a formal eviction notice, pushing her departure date to April 30th, in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act. Stevenson has been packing her belongings and dealing with the emotional toll of leaving her childhood home without her mother. She expressed frustration at the situation, highlighting that some neighbors occupy similar three-bedroom units individually but haven't faced eviction pressures. The city's housing manager, Judy Tobin, stated in a letter that Stevenson would be notified if a suitable one-bedroom unit became available in their housing portfolio. However, Stevenson is reluctant to navigate the housing system again and is unsure of her future after April. Stevenson works two part-time jobs while attending university and has been actively searching for apartments since January. She hopes the city will learn from her case and improve communication with potential tenants regarding housing policies.Hope Jamieson, an affordable housing consultant and researcher in St. John's, believes there is a lack of clarity regarding the city's responsibilities in this situation. While the three-month notice aligns with the Residential Tenancies Act, Jamieson acknowledges the difficulty of finding alternative housing in the current market. She suggests that the city is attempting to protect itself legally while simultaneously struggling to address the complex needs of its residents. Jamieson emphasizes the importance of advocating for more affordable housing options and recognizes the human impact of housing policies. She suggests that creative solutions, such as allowing roommates in larger units, could help alleviate the strain on the system
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