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CinematicHeart t1_j6bahhv wrote

If you are on Facebook, join the moms of Philadelphia group. A lot of women on there have been in a similar situation and you'll probably get better advice than here.

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RoverTheMonster t1_j6bh6i7 wrote

I recommend calling the city’s Homelessness Prevention Hotline (215-686-7177) to speak with a counselor who can best direct you to available resources/services

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njpchamp t1_j6bdbqt wrote

What’s the goal? Do you want to stay with her despite this, are you looking for a new place?

With kids as well I’m assuming you want to keep them in the same school district or catchment. That’ll complicate it too.

Websites like furnishedfinder offer short term rentals (30-180 days), when I rented through them I wasn’t required to provide any financials. Might be a good way to bridge the gap while you apartment hunt.

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riotincandyland OP t1_j6bdo1b wrote

I need go get away from her and go non compliance. I will look into that site. Thank you. My kids go to a charter school so as long as we're in Philly they'll be ok. I'd prefer to stay in the ne though.

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mybigbadthrowaway t1_j6ctnql wrote

I agree with all the others here on suggestions for getting out as quickly as possible. The support services will be needed.

I also want to point out a couple things just to put the thought out there for your future. Don't get an eviction on your record. You don't even want to come up when there is a court records search. That will severely limit what type of housing you can get in the future. You don't want to take away the option to turn down a shitty place because in Philly with even a filing showing up in your name, lots of places will be an automatic no.

Second item ties in to the first. It seems like you are cohabitating in the same place as your mother. I'm assuming that means you guys are related and sharing amenities. If that is the case you are not a standard tenant afforded the same protections as someone who is renting a private residence they have exclusive use of. There are a lot of leeway given to "landlords" in these cohabitation scenarios that would not be given to a tenant in a private residence. This brings back the challenge of "I told her get me an eviction notice" as really hurting your future chances if what she thinks she needs to do is go to court and file.

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riotincandyland OP t1_j6dapcx wrote

I definitely don't want an eviction on my credit. So basically she can toss us out whenever? What rights do I have? It seems like none from what you're saying.

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HonnyBrown t1_j6cljlz wrote

You can rent a place with bad credit. You just have to pay an additional security deposit.

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MurielFinster t1_j6bo5dp wrote

Go to apple tree on Monday, they’re open 7-5. 1430 Cherry Street. There are shelter options for women’s it’s children. You’re not likely to get shelter placement where your husband can stay with you, unfortunately. There are a lot of men’s shelters though, although most you have to be out of the shelter during the day.

Also, if you qualify by your income, the housing lottery is open for the first time in over a decade. You apply on the housing authority website.

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riotincandyland OP t1_j6dawwy wrote

I already applied for the housing authority on the first day it opened. I'll check out apple tree tomorrow. Thank you.

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Goggles32 t1_j6c4asu wrote

Just a recommendation for a temporary solution, if you make good money, I would try renting out an Airbnb for a few months or however long you think it’ll take to find a place. If you have alot of stuff I’d recommend renting out a storage unit as well.

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riotincandyland OP t1_j6db57t wrote

Never thought of air b&b. I'll look into a motel for the time being. I didn't think of that.

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sugr_magnolia t1_j6d7c11 wrote

Hey OP, it looks like you've gotten some valuable advice. Your issues are way above the pay grade of /r/philadelphia, so the post has been removed.

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