TNN EXCLUSIVE: BREAKING NEWS
A 79-year-old woman was evicted from her single-bedroom apartment in Pembroke on Tuesday. TNN understands her 71-year-old male friend, who lives in a studio apartment in the same building, is set to be evicted today.
TNN spoke with the man, who requested to remain anonymous. He shared:
“I don’t know where I’m going. I’m looking for a place now, but I don’t know where I’ll sleep tonight.”
The landlord has reportedly given the tenants three years to find new accommodations due to planned renovations of the property. The man responded:
“No, I haven’t found a place yet. I’ll go speak to her about it.”
When asked about their relationship, he explained:
“We’ve been friends for over 40 years. She was here first, about 30 years ago. I moved in after her. We both work, we pay rent on time, and we’ve never been evicted until now. But now, a legal document is on the door. All her stuff—and some of mine—is outside.”
“They say tomorrow they’ll take my things out too. No explanation, just eviction.”
Both tenants say they have struggled to find affordable housing.
“Where can I go? Where can she go? There’s nothing out there we can afford. She pays around $900 a month. I pay $750. What’s out there for seniors like us?”
The property was recently purchased by a new landlord who plans to renovate. TNN reached out to the owner, who confirmed that efforts to resolve the issue have been ongoing for two to three years. The previous owner had been working with the courts and Bermuda Housing Corporation to secure accommodations for the pair but with no success.
Now, these two seniors—up to date with rent but unable to find suitable housing—are faced with the harsh reality of eviction and uncertainty about where to turn next.
“It’s hard. For an 80-year-old woman and a 71-year-old man, to see your things out on the street… that’s hard.”
This story highlights the growing problem of affordable housing in Bermuda, particularly for seniors.
Bermuda is face with a growing affordable housing crisis, there are dozens of derelict homes throughout the island that need attention as TNN News understands are locked in family legal battles.
Stay tuned for further updates on this story.
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