Grieving Mum, 71, Faces Eviction After 52 Years in Her Home
Marie Hargreaves, 71, is set to be evicted from her home of 52 years as plans for a children’s home move forward
Oldham, UK, Eviction, Children’s Home, Mental Health, Marie Hargreaves
Oldham: A 71-year-old woman named Marie Hargreaves is facing eviction from her home of over 50 years. It’s a tough situation, especially since she’s been through so much recently. Marie lost her son last year, and now she’s being told she has to leave the only home she’s ever known.
Marie has lived in her house on Dowry Street for 52 years, but she sold it four years ago. Since then, she’s been renting it back from her landlord, Jade Sherlock. Unfortunately, the landlord applied to turn the property into a children’s home, and the court has now approved that plan.
Marie’s carer, Gary Leese, is really worried about her. He says she struggles with anxiety and PTSD, and this news has hit her hard. She’s confused and doesn’t know where she’ll go next. It’s heartbreaking to see her in this situation.
Gary is trying to get a court hearing to stop or delay the eviction. He’s got medical reports showing that Marie isn’t in a good place mentally to handle this kind of stress. They’ve also reached out to the council for emergency housing, but there’s no guarantee she’ll find a place in Oldham.
Jade Sherlock, the landlord, says she followed all the legal steps and understands Marie’s pain. She’s expressed empathy for Marie’s situation but insists that the court has upheld her right to take back her property. It’s a tough spot for everyone involved, and it’s hard to see how this will end.