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Man evicted from retirement home on rainy day, managers respond


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Reported by: Hubert Tate
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Updated: 6/05/2012 1:05 am Published: 6/04/2012 6:56 pm
LITTLE ROCK, AR -- On a rainy Monday, the Good Shepherd Retirement Home evicts Peter Beasley.

"It's very frustrating," said Beasley.

It all started back in February, when there was an altercation in Beasley's apartment. After that, managers told him he had to go.

"I agreed to do that, just give me ample time and work with me. But I just got out of the hospital too," said Beasley.

Beasley says he has arthritis and that's why he requires a wheelchair, which is one reason why Beasley says he hasn't been able to find a new place to live.
 
However, the home chose to take action against him.

"I was in my room and packing more stuff in boxes because I have a lot of Nascars and stuff. The Sheriff's office knocked on my door and they just bulldozed me out of my apartment," said Beasley.

But the retirement home tells a different story, giving Fox 16 news copies of termination letters.

In a statement, the CEO says, "Beasley has had nearly 4 months to make other living arrangements or to contest Good Shepherd's complaint."

The company also says, "They had no other option other than to invoke legal process."

Beasley says he now plans to file a complaint.



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trapper - 6/5/2012 3:55 PM
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Court order isn't issued by the weather. He had plenty of time to move.

sisssy - 6/5/2012 2:36 PM
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Sad part about it is his rent was paid in full. They took his rent, but did they consider a handicapped person can not just get in a car and relocate easily. Especially after getting out of the hospital. Good Shepherd shame on you. Why don't you take the money and repair the mold and other hazards around your facility instead of kicking handicapped individuals out without proper transportation. I hope Adult Protective Services finds out about this and the OLTC.

conniesb - 6/5/2012 11:16 AM
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As unfortunate as this man's situation is, it does sound like he had ample time to make other arrangements. Procrastination does not solve the problem.

wpsark - 6/5/2012 10:59 AM
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sounds like he's a trouble maker...but AR has no renter's rights laws..your landlord can be a slum lord and it's perfectly legal..

CptKirksnipple - 6/5/2012 4:49 AM
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$9,376 paid!

BillyBill - 6/4/2012 9:21 PM
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Good Shepherds? WOW!!!!!!

Butch54 - 6/4/2012 8:11 PM
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When you talk about people that can't read writing the way it was written. Show me in this story where it says he was behind on rent. I don't think the wonderful people protesting for your rights and a better America respond to fights. Although, If he had wanted to cause trouble he should check in to the Randall Williams retirement center. Free food, clothing, and medical. If only they would add shuffle board. If I get to where I can't care for myself it's what I'll do. I've heard enough crying tax payers to have them support me.

CptKirksnipple - 6/4/2012 7:05 PM
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Pay your rent..Occupy Little Rock folks will pay it for you!
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