Grieving Mum, 71, Faces Eviction from Home After 52 Years in Oldham
Marie Hargreaves, 71, is set to be evicted from her home of 52 years, leaving her devastated and without a place to go
Oldham, UK, Eviction, Mental Health, Housing, Marie Hargreaves
Oldham: So, there’s this heartbreaking situation going on with a 71-year-old woman named Marie Hargreaves. She’s been living in her home for over 52 years, and now she’s facing eviction. Can you believe it? Her landlord wants to turn the place into a children’s home, and Marie has to leave by January 16.
Marie has been struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD, especially after losing her son last year. She sold the house four years ago but stayed on as a tenant. Now, the court has decided she has to go. It’s just so sad.
The landlord, Jade Sherlock, got permission to change the house into a facility for kids, which is why Marie is being kicked out. Jade says she feels bad for Marie but insists the court backed her decision to take back the property.
Gary Leese, who helps care for Marie, says she’s really struggling with all of this. He mentioned that Marie is confused and devastated about leaving the only home she’s ever known. It’s just a tough spot for her.
After losing her son, Marie’s been in a really dark place. Gary is trying to get a court hearing to delay the eviction, saying that Marie can’t handle this situation mentally. They even reached out to the council for emergency housing, but there’s no guarantee they’ll find anything.
Jade Sherlock has followed all the legal steps, but it’s clear this has been a long and painful process for everyone involved. She says she understands Marie’s struggles but feels she’s done everything by the book. It’s just a really tough situation all around.