Chris that is outrageous! Who on earth would think about being a landlord under such conditions? I can only imagine your horror.

Think we have squatters' rights here too, though I have never met anyone who has dealt with that.

Yes to be out of pocket so much, was unfair, especially when none of this was of her making.

Thanks for weighing in. I am now glad I wrote the story.

It had a bit of a happy ending, but nothing to do with the story.