A 71-year-old woman with a history of mental health struggles is facing eviction from her home of over 50 years to make way for a children's home, sparking outrage. Marie Hargreaves, who suffers from anxiety, depression, and PTSD, was served with a court-approved eviction notice, requiring her to leave her Dowry Street property on January 16th. Despite selling the house four years ago, she continued to live there as a tenant, an arrangement her landlord claims was temporary. The court ruled in favor of the landlord, Jade Sherlock, who plans to convert the property into a residential children's home. Mrs. Hargreaves' carer, Gary Leese, is seeking a court hearing to postpone the eviction, arguing that she lacks the mental capacity to cope with the situation and has nowhere else to go.
A 71-year-old woman facing eviction from her home of over 50 years has sparked outrage after planning permission was granted to convert it into a children's home. Marie Hargreaves received a court-approved eviction notice, informing her she must leave her house on Dowry Street, Fitton Hill, Oldham , on Thursday, January 16th. Marie, who suffers from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), has lived in the house for 52 years but sold the property four years ago.
She continued to reside there as a tenant, an arrangement landlord Jade Sherlock claims was temporary. But Marie's right to remain in the property has been successfully challenged, with Manchester County Court issuing an eviction notice for today (January 16th). Last September, Ms Sherlock applied to Oldham council for a change of use, converting the property from a private dwelling to a residential children's home accommodating up to two children and two carers. Those plans were approved. Ms Sherlock said she has 'the utmost empathy for Marie' but emphasized that the court thoroughly reviewed the case and upheld her right to regain possession of her property. Gary Leese, 61, Mrs Hargreaves' carer, is assisting her with her affairs. He said: 'Marie does not have the capacity to deal with things in her daily life. To be told she has to leave her beloved home has devastated her. It's the only home Marie's ever known. She is very confused about the situation and she doesn't have anywhere else to go.' Mrs Hargreaves was already deeply affected by the death of her son Lee Carter, 48, in July 2022, after a seven-day search in a Stockport car park. Mr Leese hopes to secure a court hearing at Manchester Civil Justice Centre to halt or postpone the eviction. He stated that he had four medical reports from psychiatrists confirming that Mrs Hargreaves lacks the mental health capacity to manage daily life. Mr Leese added that he and Marie had contacted Oldham council regarding emergency temporary accommodation in case of her homelessness, but were informed there was no guarantee such accommodation would be within the borough of Oldham. Ms Jade Sherlock commented: 'I followed every step of the legal process carefully and in full compliance with the law. The possession order was granted after I served the proper notice under Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988. The courts reviewed the case thoroughly and upheld my right to regain possession of my property at every stage, rejecting the tenant's repeated attempts to challenge the proceedings. This has been a long and difficult process for me. I incurred substantial legal fees. I remained committed to acting within the law at every point. Despite everything I have endured throughout this process, I continue to have the utmost empathy for Marie. I am aware of her difficult childhood, her mental anguish, and the devastating loss of her son. I cannot fully comprehend the pain she has endured.
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