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powerful enough to stop a $4.2 m real estate sale

Owner is selling to the Unitary Church (of which a present tenant [not me] is one of the principals). This author was invited by the ''principal'' to participate as a future co-op owner in the beginning stages of negotiations. Owner conditioned the sale upon exclusion of me, the ''principle'' stating via a voice mail to me ''the [owners] stated very clearly that if any of the tenants were involved in the sale, in particular you'' they would not go for it.'' The future owners left me out of the process. The owners are retaliating because I won an arbitration hearing against illegal rent increases. This author is female, who informed all neighbors of their tenant rights and the City ordinance. I have been harrassed beyond anything imaginable since I filed my petition. Ex-manager was fired ''as a coverup'' for owner corruption. He will testify (via subpoena) about the fraudulent practices that he has first-hand knowledge of, past and present. This is a civil rights issue, etc. and I have faith the tenants will prevail, as I am the lead complainant. Pls. advise.


Asked on 7/31/01, 1:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Judith Deming Deming & Associates

Re: powerful enough to stop a $4.2 m real estate sale

You have an uphill battle, as no one HAS to sell to someone they don't want to contract with, absent some public policy consideration. In other words, if I offer a property for sale and I don't like you, I do not necessarily have to sell to you. If this is a project involving public funds, etc., then you would be in a better position. What civil rights are you claiming you are being deprived of?

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Answered on 7/31/01, 12:42 pm


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