May 14, 1996: I received my eviction notice from Helga Schlatter

Thirty years ago today

            On Tuesday I received my eviction notice Form 6 from Helga Schlatter and Peter Bird telling me I had to “deliver up vacant possession and occupation of the premises: Main Floor – Shared Kitchen at 111 Sheridan Avenue, M6K 2G8.” The date given for me to leave was by July 31. The reasons listed were that I had caused damage to the premises, disturbed their enjoyment of the premises, and had impaired the safety “or other lawful right, privilege or interest of” Helga and Peter. I got why they claimed I’d disturbed them because of late night conversations with friends, but I really didn’t get what damage they were going to claim I’d caused or what safety they were going to claim I’d impaired. Of course I was going to fight this eviction because it wasn’t fair.