Journal tomhudson's Journal: Stupid Landlord Trix - Amateur Night at 9AM 14
Yep, today was another one of those days.
So, he didn't show up - decided to schedule some elective surgery for today instead
Which is fine, because he sent his wife in his place
She looks like Hollywood's conception of a crack whore - brittle dead bleached hair, skin that would look at home on a bleached oyster, the Alie McBeal anorexia thing
We're here to argue my motion to redo the whole thing from scratch - because one of my claims wasn't dealt with, and under the law:
- ALL the claims have to be dealt with;
- If not all the claims are dealt with, the judgment is voidable;
- I have the right to se every document entered into evidence;
- They slipped additional documents into the pile that I never got to see during the hearing, so their "slick move" trying to influence the judge, because I found out about it, again made the original judgment voidable; Awww... poor babies
The judge asked if she was there to ask for a postponement, or if she was there to represent the case.
She made the mistake of saying that she was representing the case.
The judge went over it several times, to make sure she was representing the case, and not asking for a postponement.
She didn't take the hint
So,
They don't want to re-try, they've been doing their best to duck it for 1-1/2 years. She asks the judge to rule me a vexatious litigant (wtf??? This is the *only* case we've ever had between us, and they are really grasping at straws - anything to avoid the day of reconning. "Well, a lawyer told us
So the judge asked "Where is this lawyer?" Uh
So the judge explained the law, and said "I cannot do that."
This is the second time arguing this motion. I won the first time, just over a year ago, and basically, my argument today was "nothing has changed, except that I've uncovered more evidence that they perjured themselves, so if we have a re-do, I'm putting it in evidence. The original judge was right in granting my motion, they have exhausted the appeals process, and had more than enough delays."
The other side
Judge explains we're not there for that, just the motion that the judge served on them in person last hearing.
I ended up ignoring everything else (it was just more lies and insults and whining - LOTS of whining), until it was my turn, and I told the judge that there was no hope of a settlement outside of a hearing, I've stated 4 different grounds on which to hold a re-hearing of the original case, any one would be sufficient cause, all 4 together make it inevitable, it's required by statute, and you have the original judgment in my favour, which lays it out quite clearly, thank you very much.
It was so pitiful I have to keep reminding myself that it's their own fault. I don't know how many times she accused me of being a "professional tenant" - that I'm doing this just for the money - but I was SO tempted to say "Maybe if you acted like professional landlords, we wouldn't be here today." But I'm saving that line for the re-do.
Because we all know, with no valid arguments presented against my motion (like there were any
I'm ready for their lies and character assassination attempts this time. They're not relevant - except that when I demolish them, it will strike directly to their credibility on everything else. This tactic may have worked for them in the past with others, but it won't work for me, because I really, really, REALLY don't like finding mice nesting in a brand new pair of shoes I've never even had a chance to wear - and I don't like them trying to blame the mouse problem on me when the city inspector found the fault was with them.
One thing (Score:2)
Make sure you retain all movie rights to this whole thing :-D
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Well, to start, I'm just going to be offering courses on how to be a "professional tenant" - since that's what they always accuse me of being (like it's some sort of insult).
To win your case:
That should be enough for a 2-hour course.
Another fun chapter (Score:2)
I always look forward to these updates. The audacity and indignation of your former landlord in contrast to your thoughtful approach provides so much entertainment for those of us lurking about. Please keep doing it through to conclusion of the case, if only for the satisfaction of knowing you've entertained so many people.
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After today, I'm convinced they're both mentally ill. There have been signs of it before, but never as blatant as today. Last hearing, the judge served them because they had continually refused to pick up registered mail (it's all in the file).
Today. they had the audacity to claim that *I* was the one who had always refused to pick up registered mail (and yet I have every one they sent - they don't have any "returned to sender" to show, whereas I have 5 unopened ones). They're pathological liars who
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So what's the penalty for perjury in Quebec?
And I can't imagine living in Quebec and not speaking French. I mean, maybe if you just moved there and haven't had a chance to learn. I think that's a bit thick-headed.
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In this case, it's having to squirm while I skewer you yet again. There's nothing better than having well-developed trolling skills for this. Because we all know These boots are made for walking ... all over you [youtube.com].
Don't laugh - Montreal is one of the largest English-speaking cities in Canada.
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Yeah I went to post-secondary education with a bunch of (warning: ethnic slur ahead) snow toads, so I'm quite familiar with the religious overtones of the expletives. Also, I cuurently work with a fellow from Quebec.
I still find myself saying tabernak every so often.
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Indeed! I have some friends in the Three Rivers area - since I know what they're saying is a curse, it's funny to watch them cuss up a storm here in the states and no one has a clue that they're saying "bad words".
Tabernak!
Transcripts? (Score:2)
I can tell you that, by far, the best cases i have worked are the ones in which we have the facts and the law on our side;-)
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The whining is only funny the first few times ... after which, even though I'm against capital punishment in principle, I'd be willing to make an exception. Or claim temporary insanity - anyone listening to them will give me the sympathy vote.
Seriously, I really, really wish they'd have kept their lawyer. A lawyer, given all the facts (which they probably don't have - I don't think they received a copy of the city's inspection report because the city sent it by registered mail, and they've been ducking
Robot Chicken (Score:2)
The Worlds Most One Sided Fight Fights! Caught On Film! Television too brutal to watch yet you can't turn away!
Thank you again for sharing your journey through the land of the brazenly stupid.