My future wife and I had a similar experience in the early 90's. Tom, our landlord, would go on cocaine binges and knock on the door in the middle of the night asking for advances on the rent in return for 'discounts'. He was also supposed to pay the water bill for the building out of our rents. About every other month it would get shut off and we would have to pool our money to get it turned back on. The house was eventually foreclosed on as well. Some things never change lol.
Stan
· 5 months ago
This is the greatest thing ever, after a long day of Michael Jackson non-stop media circus elephant madness this is a gem. Thank you.
Ed
· 5 months ago
This is far more entertaining than the mj circus. For all his faults, Gary (as far as we know) doesn't have little boys sleep with him. The wacko freak who wants to white gets press coverage ad nauseum for finally dying!!
I wonder how many of his fans would allow their young sons (apparently, young girls have nothing to worry about!!!) to spend some time over mj's place. Forget that thought...a good many of them would probably do it for a chance at an out of court settlement.
GOOD RIDDANCE, FREAK!!!
Ed
· 5 months ago
Way to go on a tangent, Ed.
GARY
· 5 months ago
STOP THIS WEBLOG RIGHT NOW OR I WILL SUE YOU FOR DAFAMETION!!!!
mikey jones
· 5 months ago
I think it would be defamation. Oh, and btw Gary, hope you end up in Crook-I mean Cook County jail next time. Kane County is too easy for a bitch like you.
sygmal
· 5 months ago
ChoochooO! All aboard the troll train :D
GARY
· 5 months ago
YOUR ARE TROLL FOCKING COWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sygmal
· 5 months ago
Captain obvious scoooooooresss!
nonclusteringfred
· 5 months ago
Gary you one silly bitch.
lolreddit
· 5 months ago
Funny, but downvote for the pseudo intellectual tone with improper punctuation and grammar. Plus I would just enforce the rights in my contract granted to the tenants. If he was able to successfully evict you, then you probably deserve it.
Gabe
· 5 months ago
Funny, it seems like one of the most pseudo intellectual things I can think of is critiquing grammar and punctuation on blogs.
K
· 5 months ago
sadly, your absolutely-correct conclusion and the irony therein will assuredly be lost on lolreddit. on the upside, Gary may have found a new tenant! lolreddit and Gary would get along like beans and rice, i'm sure.
lolreddit
· 5 months ago
maybe just an epic troll in retrospect.
superlawyer
· 5 months ago
he didn't "successfully evict" - he slid a handwritten note under the door. the tenant is using that as grounds to get his deposit back and no longer pay rent.
there is absolutely no way gary could legally evict this tenant.
Jim
· 5 months ago
110% right.
L
· 5 months ago
These fucking redditards think they're so cute.
A
· 5 months ago
Wait, you're talking like there is a better alternative to reddit. Do tell? I advance, I have tried the following and found them lacking: Slashdot, Fark, Digg, Delicious.
Miller Tinkerhess
· 5 months ago
There is one but I dare not speak its name lest it be swallowed by the hoards.
I think I know which one you may be talking about. And I agree.
dingaling
· 5 months ago
Gary u need to stand up against this dafametion!
lol
· 5 months ago
gary we are laughing at you.
caitlin
· 5 months ago
too bad in order to sue for defamation, the statements have to be published, and have to be false. not sure about the rules around suing for dafametion though...
Bearclaw
· 5 months ago
The statements are published. Right here. That's how we're able to comment on them. See how that works?
Anon
· 5 months ago
You might want to look up the word "and" in the dictionary.
Bearclaw
· 5 months ago
Oh AND you don't actually have to prove the statements to be false to sue. You only have to claim they are. The defendant, Gabe, would then have to prove they were true.
Thanks for clearing that up, Anon. You're really helpful.
It seemed from Caitlin's statement that she was under the impression that these statements somehow aren't published.
Too funny
· 5 months ago
Um, I think he's got proof, if Gary isn't drunk, he sure as hell sounds like it. Now all he needs is a pic of the garbage can with beer bottles in it. Relax dude this is funny stuff. If you wanna be an armchair lawyer, at least read up on the law a bit.
Bearclaw
· 5 months ago
Agreed hilarious. Just because Gabe has the proof...doesn't mean Gary can't claim it isn't him. From what we have learned, Gary doesn't plan ahead. "No judge, that's not me." "But the call was made from your personal cell phone, we have the records" "Oh, it was me."
Or possibly it ISN'T him. I don't know if you are aware, but not everything on the internet is true.
Curious which part of the law I was wrong about?
Iowa Fisher
· 5 months ago
This was a great read! Thank you. Hopefully he shows up to small claims court!
Justin aka The Dragon
· 5 months ago
That is the craziest thing i have ever read. Sorry to hear you had a bad time with that as funny as the situation is/was. better luck next time.
MH
· 5 months ago
Wonder if Gary was always this nuts, or if this is a recent phenomenon? From this rather intense melt down, I would imagine he would have often been institutionalized in some way in the past.
Entropic
· 5 months ago
This is hilarious. It also makes me think that Gary might be schizophrenic by the way he acts and he self medicates with alcohol which only makes things worse. The irrational paranoia, lack of forethought and disorganized speech and actions are all symptoms. Or maybe he's just a crazy drunk.
Andre
· 5 months ago
I quite enjoyed reading your story in reverse order as presented...like teasers.
Someone *may* have gone to jail...I wonder who and why! Dun-dun-dun (say it aloud to be the suspenseful music it is).
lardvark
· 5 months ago
Wow. What did you do to this guy?
bowenmark
· 5 months ago
Too funny if it wasn't real! Would be a good start to a landlords from hell web site...
J
· 5 months ago
awesome...
blob
· 5 months ago
It would be a much better page to read if you didn't have it in reverse order...
peter
· 5 months ago
love the whole story. totally impressed with your poise. moving to chicago soon. i hope to meet gary someday! i hope he doesn't disappoint.
sygmal
· 5 months ago
Keep the updates rolling :D
Irish
· 5 months ago
This is absolutely brilliant. Sorry you had such a poor time of it, but glad to see you kept your sense of humor throughout the life of it all. Can't wait to read more.
jmo
· 5 months ago
This is great. I can't wait to hear how it ends. Best of luck to you!
CCCOOONNNTTT!!!FAIL
· 5 months ago
LOL! I smell a Meme! hahahahaha
Steve
· 5 months ago
Gabe, thank you for sharing this with us. Obviously this adventure must not end now. I think we all can agree that you need to move back in ASAP and continue to document this adventure. I'd go as far as to beg this of you.
Regarding the "eviction," it seems to be to be a little light on due process. Did Gary have legal grounds upon which to evict you? Did he follow the appropriate procedures? If you post a copy of the lease agreement, I'd be happy to read it and to to look through the Illinois landlord and tenant statutes.
Steve, Law Student, Florida
Mike K
· 5 months ago
Dude,
Gabe didn't want to fight the eviction, he wanted to move out. When your landlord lives in the same house as you, drinks all the time, gets calls from the police every other day, you'll me looking to move out too.
Gary's eviction procedures may or may not have been legally watertight, but if you're thinking about moving out, and you want to be released from the rental commitments, and get your deposit, a note like that is perfect: It's in writing, its intentions are clear, and it gives you the freedom choose the date of moving out yourself (provided you don't agree to anything else and don't stay long enough to be deemed to have "decided to stay").
Gary would need to have a very skillful lawyer if he intends to argue that a note like this *doesn't* constitute a desire to end the tenancy agreement, immediately if so, and that Gabe, after receiving this note and moving out, is unjustly refusing to pay his rent and should not be entitled to his deposit.
If you are going to make a trip to the law library, take a look what the courts do when one person reneges on or tries to end a contract, and subsequently tries to enforce it or escape its enforcement.
I suspect the hardest (and most entertaining) part won't be getting the court to agree with him, but actually enforcing the court's judgement and getting the money off Gary.
MLD
· 4 months ago
If I read right, the lease was a verbal agreement, not written.
ImSoDan
· 5 months ago
This is hilarious. I live about 20 minutes from St.Charles.
Steven
· 5 months ago
I just wanted to say that I LOVE that he started calling you coward. lmao And I would say I am sorry it is such a bother to you, but man... This is just too funny!
matt
· 5 months ago
who is that man pictured in the upper right hand corner of the website, shaved gary? you?
P.
· 5 months ago
It's Gary definitely Gary although I'm not sure where Gabe got that picture.
Caitlin J.
· 4 months ago
It's actually Jack Nicholson in The Shining...he just broke through the door with an axe. But I wouldn't put it past Gary to pull something similar (that is if all the booze haven't dulled his coordination so much that he could even lift an axe, much less swing one.)
Alan Seigrist
· 5 months ago
Well, I read the whole thing and it is clear from your measured, professional responses with Gary, that you really are a FOCKING SPIC CONT!!! (last word in green)...
mikeflynn
· 5 months ago
This site is quickly becoming the best thing on the internet ever.
Eric
· 5 months ago
It really sounds like Gary's life is heading towards nothing good. Could you somehow get in touch with some of his family? It's not your responsibility to get him back on track, but it's a real shame to see him making himself a homeless criminal.
DrumnWebGuy
· 5 months ago
Can you post Gary's email so that we all may have as much fun, at the expense of Gary?
Trust me, I think Gary will be glad to give you your $500 + a tip to leave once we are all done with him.
Landlord
· 5 months ago
Superb.
Keep this going - we want to know all about what he gets charged with.
Put some Google ads on here and you will make some of your $500 back.
ED
· 5 months ago
This is the best read I have had in years! Unfortunately, I know what it is like to live with someone like this...my ex-husband was just like this. I was blamed for everything from him going to jail for trying to kill me, for being drunk, or for being with his friends...even though I didn't see him for over 24 hours at that point. (You pissed me off! I wouldn't be in this if you didn't piss me off and MAKE me hang out with my drug lord (my word) friends) These people are toxic and funny as hell ...from a safe distance. You can laugh at it by keeping your distance. I wish I could have, but I was married to the ....
2oonhed
· 5 months ago
What a hysterical series. This Gary guy sounds attention starved. I think he likes it when the police cuff him up and haul him to jail, his home away from home. It's the only time he gets any attention!
erico
· 5 months ago
Lol!! One of the weirdest blogs I've read. Superfunne Keep it up!!
constance
· 5 months ago
this is 'focking' awesome. haha, thanks so much for sharing. can't wait to hear what becomes of such a gentlemanly person as gary ;)
am actually sorry though that you're having to put up with it all, but it seems you're getting a laugh out of it all anyway.
Ivan
· 5 months ago
I just read the whole thing. You have a remarkable way to describe in a fun way what must be a major pain in the ass a the moment. Keep doing it :D And good luck finding a new place, exempt of crazy landlord.
Pat
· 5 months ago
Gabe, you're a champion. This has made my afternoon!
Lars
· 5 months ago
Keep us posted. This is good stuff! I hope you get your deposit back!
hytch
· 5 months ago
Great job turning what sounds like an awful situation into something everyone can enjoy! You've got the makings of a meme going on here. "Hey, did you hear about Jennifer's new place? Her landlord's a total Gary!"
GARY
· 5 months ago
I really need to see a video of this guy in action, try to get something with a hidden camera of some sort (phone sticking out of pocket?)
TenTwentySeven
· 5 months ago
Since Reddit is presently visiting your site, you might as well be a good capitalist and add in a donate link, so redditors can assist you in small claims court!
JT
· 5 months ago
Someone please tell Gabe how to put the voicemail here!
ella
· 5 months ago
What a nightmare!
Not only could you bag him for not returning your deposit, you could add in discrimination (since he hates mental illness and gays) as the reason for your eviction. I'm not sure what tenant rights are like in your neck of the woods, but in MA that's enough to bend someone over without lube.
Shad N. Freud
· 5 months ago
I want to know when this comes up on the small claims docket, I love live theater! It would be worth the trek out to the Kane County Courthouse.
JT
· 5 months ago
whoa! I got married in Kane County Courthouse in 1980 something. Forgot about that
Gipionocheiyort
· 4 months ago
Looks like 08/07/09 if the docket I found is correct.
BJS
· 5 months ago
Gabe, you are a trooper, man! Sorry you had to go through that experience. I admire your ability to keep a sense of humor throughout this process. I would have freaked out! This is crazy stuff. Thanks for sharing!
Vanessa
· 5 months ago
loving this. considered doing one for my psycho ass neighbor. i have some of her fantastic voice mails saved. keep reporting. i'm following.
Ed
· 5 months ago
Please start your blog...I love this stuff. It makes me realize some of the situations I have been in are not that bad.
I feel like a jerk for laughing at your troubles, but this whole situation is just surreal. Best of luck with the legal proceedings and definitely let us know how it all turns out.
Bill
· 5 months ago
You -have- to post that voicemail!
Pat
· 5 months ago
Gary is my ex-wife's cousin - please email me, I've got A LOT to share - at the very least you'll find it amusing.
I AM GARYS LOWYER. YOU MUST CESE AND DESIST THIS WEBSITE IMMEDIATELY OR I WILL SUE YOU AND TUMBLR AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE ONITED STATES OF AMERICA. YOU CONT JUST POST PICTURES OF PEOPLES PERSONAL MESSAGES AND NOTES, EXPECIELLY WHEN THEY ARE ABOUT THINGS LIKE LEGAL CONTRACTS AND HAVING A BIPOLAR AND BEING CONTS. ALSO, GARY IS VERY HANDSOME AND CHARMING.
BEST REGORDS
GARYS LOWYER
lunchboxoddsox
· 5 months ago
for some reason I can't delete my accidental reply to your comment. so here. a boring message
Garyfan#1
· 5 months ago
BEST!
Also - Gabe you are a legend mate!
sygmal
· 5 months ago
GOD I can't stop laughing...
This is simply epic!
DreamoftheEndless
· 5 months ago
If you posted his phone number, it would be awesome.
dick
· 5 months ago
Damn, St Charles seems like such a nice place too :-)
ryan
· 5 months ago
Take this to judge judy...the ratings would be off the charts.
Free trip to LA...and they pay you in addition to the $500 you'll win...and we all get to watch!
Raver
· 5 months ago
I'm hoping you've forwarded a link to your blog to your landlord?
He seems the 'lively debate' kinda guy :)
qwertyui
· 5 months ago
Epic epic epic epic epic win.
Epic.
DWill
· 5 months ago
I imagine him with a badly cockneyed Irish accent.
Marc
· 5 months ago
You are my hero. And I don't even rent. Keep it up!
James
· 5 months ago
This great. Keep writing and make into a movie. I can see Gary Busey, Nick Nolte, or Danny Devito playing the role of Gary.
Sam
· 5 months ago
Definitely Busey. He wouldn't even have to act.
MinagiV
· 5 months ago
Ah, but who would play Gabe? I'm thinking... Jude Law.
wg
· 5 months ago
Wow. A friend forwarded me this blog and all I can say is keep fighting the good fight! I work in television and had the misfortune to work with a host on a Discovery channel show who called us disgusting names on a daily basis-- and it was the same kind of thing, where he sent these insane emails at night. Clearly fueled by alcohol. He was particularly hateful toward women, African-Americans, Jews and gay people. What a treat!
And all we ever did was make him look good on TV.
But this blog makes me feel that karma exists. Keep on keepin' on!
Mickey
· 5 months ago
Great reading. A friend suggested you get Kevin Smith to make a movie about this.
chris
· 5 months ago
Man, this is the best blog ever
IrmaCMD
· 5 months ago
This has been one of the highlights of my week! Thank you so much for all the laughs. It reminds me of some stories Ira Glass did on This American Life about supers and landlords. You should totally send him this blog...maybe he'll revisit the subject!!!
i haven't laughed so hard in weeks. go get 'em and you should be a writer. maybe you are.
easymilt
· 5 months ago
Awesome Awesome! please keep me in the loop!
Jesus Christ
· 5 months ago
This is the most inspired, and well written website I have seen in years.
keep it up!
AMA
· 5 months ago
OMG I think this is the funniest thing I have read in a long time! I have worked as a landlord of apartments and houses before so I found great humor in this! I cant wait to fidn out what happens in the end!
Twolive
· 5 months ago
This is a fabulous blog...I feel like I know Gary already! :) Glad he doesn't have my security deposit...
Wilson
· 5 months ago
LOL! This guy is better than keyboard cat! I've had some strange landlords before, but Gary is epic.
I hope to see him on Judge Joe Brown or something.
Missi
· 5 months ago
Gabe....WAIT! Do NOT sue him yet...wait 30 days...DO NOT ask him again for the money. In IL the law states that if the landlord does not return your deposit within 30 days or give you a VALID reason for not returning it you can sue for treble damages. This means you will get back 3x your deposit. He did not have grounds to evict you, but you are ok to have left, considering he told you to do so, this means he also has to return the unused rent. Trust me...I know what I'm talking about here.
Ps. I love this blog :D
Graham
· 5 months ago
Gotta read that law a little more: it only applies to bldgs with five or more units. Still, though, there's definitely an enforceable claim here--you just have to base it on the actual contract that was signed. Even if there's no term in there about the return of the sec.dep., you could still argue that this was implied by the inclusion of a security deposit clause in the first place, security deposit being a term of art with a strictly defined meaning (ie you give it, the LL keeps it, then gives it back after your tenancy ends to the extent it's not needed to make repairs to the premises).
Missi
· 5 months ago
Um, actually, I got treble damages and I was renting a house. It may depend on the situation, or perhaps this has changed but 5 years ago I had a similar situation, including the landlord coming in the window of my house and damaging my big screen TV because he didn't know it was there. So, it may be different now, but it certainly wasn't then.
If the landlord makes it impossible for you to live comfortably, you can sue them for damages. I landlord that causes that much of a problem, can be penalized by the judge...and it's fun to watch. Just sayin...
cassandra
· 5 months ago
As funny as this is, it is also an extreme inconvenience. I have been in a situation like this and although I could laugh at some of it--it was stressful cuz I didn't have a security deposit to just through away and small claims court is a pain even if you are in the right. One thing for sure...you have a lifetime to tell this story cuz it will NEVER get boring!
Chris
· 5 months ago
I don't know much about law, but I'm in a law class now, and here's what my textbook says:
"Defamation is ordinarily defined as the 1) unprivileged 2)publication 3)false and defamatory 4) statements concerning another." "the great majority of courts treat defamatory statements in radio and television broadcast as libel. the same is true of defamatory statements made on the internet" "because of libel's more permanent nature and the seriousness we usually attach to the written word, the common law has traditionally allowed plaintiffs to recover for libel without proof of special damages"
"truth is a complete defense in a defamation case" HOWEVER:
"Publicizing facts concerning someone’s private life can be an invasion of privacy if the publicity would be highly offensive to a reasonable person."
**You shouldn't mention if he drinks, unless he has made this public himself**
"Truth is not a defense to this type of invasion of privacy because the essence of the tort is giving unjustified publicity to purely private matters. Here, in further contrast to defamation, publicity means a widespread communication of private details. For example, publication on the Internet would suffice."
Reference: Business Law: The Ethical, Global, and E-commerce Environment (13th ed.). Jane P. Mallor, A. James Barnes, L. Thomas Bowers, and Arlen W. Langvardt McGraw Hill, 2004 Burr Ridge, IL
have a nice day
mdatt
· 5 months ago
I'm an attorney working in St. Charles. Give me an email if you are still looking for representation.
Suzanne
· 5 months ago
Your story is really thrilling, keep us updated! I know it's a hassle for you, but you are taking this very well for someone victimized!
Kelly
· 5 months ago
Ugh. I lived with a Gary who was like this. No really.
Box
· 5 months ago
You should really forward this website on to Gary. I'd love to read what he has to say.
Justin Jones
· 5 months ago
procrastinating and stumbled onto your site. totally riveting! He reminds me of tourettes guy...what ever happened to him? anyway, good luck! :)
Scott
· 5 months ago
Gabe, I would be more than willing to lend my time and expertise to help you file a claim to both get your money back, and possibly some damages for this entire experience. Even if you decine my offer, please, for the love of all that is holy, file a complaint and file it soon. Perhaps you should contact Judge Judy, so that you can share with the world the craziness that is Gary and everyone will know who he is so that they can successfully avoid his antics.
If you would like to take me up on my offer to help you, just respond to my comment with your e-mail address, and I will happily e-mail you a way to contact me, along with what I can do to help you. Cheers!
slturner3358
· 5 months ago
This is absolutely fantastic. More! More! More!
Blue Jefferson Clinton theCat
· 5 months ago
for the love of god please get this story on Judge Judy or People's Court!! Gary's face when he hears his voicemails (which he has probably drunkenly forgotten) would be priceless!! Your blog made me laugh after an especially sucky day! Good luck dealing with that nut :)
spamlad
· 5 months ago
This is pure comedy gold! you need to either script it and produce a short or tour the country giving dramatic readings.
Ashley
· 5 months ago
much respect for having such a superb sense of humor and patience....Thank you for sharing your story!!! I can only keep waiting in anticipation for Gary's next move!!!!!
maelzo
· 5 months ago
Please oh please tell me that one of the TV judge shows is filmed in Chicago and you can sue Gary on TV. I would pay to see that trial.
Woody and Wilcox
· 5 months ago
WOW...better than any soap opera my wife watches...Keep up the great stuff, even if he does settle, start making stuff up...we'll all believe it. Gary WOULD say stuff like that!
Morgan
· 5 months ago
Simply amazing! Good luck! I hope you get your money back!
Is there any way to get him to go on Court TV?
Tommy
· 5 months ago
You seem to have a great, positive, and refreshing attitude toward this Gary person. He does a good job of making himself into a comic evil misanthrope. Thanks for the laughs, and I hope you get your security deposit back.
Adam
· 5 months ago
i think the entertainment value of this blog alone is worth the cost of the security deposit.... however, for the hilarity to continue you must pursue it further, milk it for all its worth, call/email Gary everyday if you have to. its just too funny.
Eric
· 5 months ago
Thank you. I hope Gary hangs in there for you. You are going to make your money back about a hundred times over with some advertising here.
Wonderful... shadenfrued!!!!
Chris
· 5 months ago
I will be shocked and amazed if Gary ever shows up to court. Sorry about your situation but this blog is too funny, I want to know where Gary hangs out so I can see him in action!
Nick D.
· 5 months ago
Just don't engage him and see him in court. Make sure to take all the recorded messages with you as evidence. This should be a slam dunk. He seems so unstable, I wonder where he draws the line. Can he really snap and get violent?
Do it before the foreclosure or you may never see him again.
Aziz
· 5 months ago
This is fantastic, my thoughts are you with Gabe, hang in there, must say, your being exceptionally mature about this whole mess, on another note, I haven’t laughed so much in a very, very long time, this is legendary!
Phil
· 5 months ago
Gabe, This is my new favorite web site. I'm looking forward to see each new comment on the Gabe & Gary Show. Thanks,
Ed
· 5 months ago
I think Gary just needs some medication and he'll be fine. I would have tried to slip something into his beverage and that would have made your stay more tolerable.
Ass Napkin Ed
sixcentray
· 5 months ago
I find it interesting that all of Gary's correspondence are written with markers.
elliemae
· 5 months ago
Gary wouldn't be suing you for defamation of character - it would actually be definition of character. He seems obsessed with telling you to go fuck yourself, which you might have more time to do if he'd just give you back your deposit and stop harassing you...
nonclusteringfred
· 5 months ago
That Gary certainly is a silly fellow with a sad story: another middle-aged, sick, sorry, whiny fuck that has no life, no control over his chemical predilictions and no grammar or spelling skills. Gary is a fucking loser dweeb. Gabe on the other hand: an American man of great promise. I predict he will go far in his chosen field. God bless him. We need more men like him in this once-great nation.
Ben Jisdon
· 5 months ago
I aspire to one day be just like Gary. We need more Americans just like him.
Gary should give up on sub-letting and become an elementary gym class teacher.
nonclusteringfred
· 5 months ago
Zing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hier gehen ya Diese Anzeige ist für nur den genannten Gebrauch der Person. Es kann vertrauliches, Eigentümer oder erlaubterweise privilegierte Informationen enthalten. Keine Vertraulichkeit oder Privileg wird durch jede mögliche Getriebestörung aufgegeben oder verloren. Wenn Sie diese Anzeige in der Störung empfangen, löschen Sie sofort sie und alle Kopien von ihr aus Ihrem System, zerstören Sie alle Hardcopies von ihm und teilen Sie den Absender mit. Sie dürfen nicht, direkt oder indirekt, Gebrauch, irgendein Teil dieser Anzeige freizugeben, zu verteilen, zu drucken oder zu kopieren, wenn Sie nicht die beabsichtigte Empfänger sind. und viele ihrer Freunde und Teilnehmer jede Reserve das Recht, alle E-mail Kommunikationen durch ihre jeweiligen Netze zu überwachen.
Ben Jisdon
· 5 months ago
Nun, er braucht, um mit seinem Leben und etwas besser, etwas, dass die Menschen in ihrem Leben. Ich fühle mich, als ob er eine große Inspiration für die jüngere Generation.
nonclusteringfred
· 5 months ago
Younger generation indeed.
hier gehen ya Diese Anzeige ist für nur den genannten Gebrauch der Person. Es kann vertrauliches, Eigentümer oder erlaubterweise privilegierte Informationen enthalten. Keine Vertraulichkeit oder Privileg wird durch jede mögliche Getriebestörung aufgegeben oder verloren. Wenn Sie diese Anzeige in der Störung empfangen, löschen Sie sofort sie und alle Kopien von ihr aus Ihrem System, zerstören Sie alle Hardcopies von ihm und teilen Sie den Absender mit. Sie dürfen nicht, direkt oder indirekt, Gebrauch, irgendein Teil dieser Anzeige freizugeben, zu verteilen, zu drucken oder zu kopieren, wenn Sie nicht die beabsichtigte Empfänger sind. und viele ihrer Freunde und Teilnehmer jede Reserve das Recht, alle E-mail Kommunikationen durch ihre jeweiligen Netze zu überwachen.
Jason
· 5 months ago
I feel very bad for you but, I am enjoying how dumb this jerk is. Keep it coming.
tim
· 5 months ago
i really wish this was a reality show on tv.
HelloNNNewman
· 5 months ago
Love the ongoing saga! I live just down the road from your area (Naperville) and am passing this site on to my friends in your area (mostly bankers) to get a chuckle out of today. I've had crazy landlords before, but this guy truly is the king.
It will be interesting to see if any of my friends in the area know Gary. This is priceless! Thanks for sharing!
Lynzee
· 5 months ago
This is insane. I cannot believe it. A morning radio show here in San Diego featured your site and I had to check it out for myself. Bravo for keeping your cool. This is almost too amazing to believe. I'm so sorry you're having to go through this, but MAN I'm so glad you too can see the humor in it. Good luck man, keep us posted!
Mort
· 5 months ago
Keep the posts coming! This is a great way to distract myself from my dissertation.
CK
· 5 months ago
I sent this to a popular housing blog yesterday and he linked to you today. I bet you see some new traffic coming over from there. http://patrick.net/housing/crash.html
P
· 5 months ago
Please please PLEASE, post a court transcript if you're allowed to.
I actually have to work with one of these people with this sort of mentality. Regular daily customer, all sweet and nice and a real ... kisser, UNLESS you treat him like regular people (I.E. No special treatment). Then you get some real "Wow, wtf did that come from?" moments. I've known this guy since attending high school and we were and still are bitter enemies. Every day I have to put that aside for the sake of keeping my job / position. On one hand, he seems fairly well entrenched in his fantasy that my current co-workers are being nice to him and doing things for him when it is in fact their job to do it. On the other hand, I'm deathly afraid that if I change jobs, that he will follow me. Anything I can do?
gwdMaine
· 5 months ago
Per your request, you are about to be bigger than Google and can expect National attention anytime now. You will now need to continue to publicly document this most excellent adventure - at least until the lawyers tell you to stop. . .
Magicman
· 5 months ago
Oh Fock! I could focking stop larfing :O)
Seriously though: This is harsh! I'm surprised Gabe can stay so polite and calm with such an imbecile harassing him.
Greets from Germany (yes, you made it across the pond ;O) )
Chris
· 5 months ago
Have you heard Raymond and Peter? I think they must be friends with Gary:
Oh my! Whatever you do, don't lose those voicemails and emails. It's awful you're going through this, but keep your blog going and humor about it - it's great!
AdamSonOfJohn
· 5 months ago
Alyssa, Dan and the rest of the remaining tenants should thoroughly check their apartment for hidden cameras. I'd bet my left nut they're there and this guy is having a real jerk of a good time.
the spy
· 5 months ago
this is alyssa (of dan and alyssa); don't worry, we moved out of that hell hole asap. i wouldn't be surprised if there are cameras in every room though, anything is possible when it involves crazy gary.
Ash Ketchum
· 5 months ago
Gary's just pissed because I kicked his ass at Indigo Plateau. I suppose that's understandable.
Samantha B.
· 5 months ago
This is priceless!! Keep 'em coming.
jasha
· 5 months ago
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ....whew, funny...ahhhh HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I heart Gary...this guy should have his own reality show....
Matthew
· 5 months ago
My best friend rented a room from a guy who yelled everything he said, and I mean everything. that was liveable till he gave me a book called "the myth of the six million" t was the end for us.
Evangeline
· 5 months ago
I'm intrigued. First of all, who is James and why would he want someone to spy on Gary for him? Also why is Gary trying to solicit sexual favours from him?
AdamSonOfJohn
· 5 months ago
I'm trying to imagine Gary as Clint Eastwood's neighbor in Gran Torino.
BySTANDER
· 5 months ago
Please PLEASE PLEASE put the other voicemail on here. We all wanna hear it :-)
PLEASE!!!!!
Hello
· 5 months ago
PLEASE sue this guy on Judge Judy. She would reduce him to tears within minutes.
Your blog is a load of boring, self-absorbed tripe and it doesn't appear to bear any relevance to this one. I feel foolish for even looking at it now but I had to be sure before saying something about the irritating way you spam it all over this one. Quit it.
Nick Stanert
· 5 months ago
Hey, put an actual picture of Gary on the main page. It was funnier you bipolar bitch!
Red
· 5 months ago
This needs to be on Judge Judy, like tomorrow.
Dr. Alex
· 5 months ago
This whole scene of events just wanted to make me bust out laughing into tears!!!!
Norynne
· 5 months ago
Glad to see that you are looking at the humor in it all!!! LOVE IT! Please keep us all posted - I'm dying to see how this ends. Kudos!
Empy
· 5 months ago
This whole thing is beyond amusing.
Half of me wants to believe this is trollish and that Gary doesn't exist. My faith in humanity, small and frail though it is, is appalled that someone like Gary exists, even for the LULZ.
The other half of me just giggles uncontrollably while hitting my head against my laptop.
Good stuff, and I hope you keep us posted, Gabe! People are right about this being a prime story for one of those daytime court shows. They would gobble it up. And I wonder if "FOCK" or "CONT" would be censored? *snicker*
Frosty
· 5 months ago
Haha after reading your blog I feel like I know Gary... please tell me its Gary Busey
Katy
· 5 months ago
I really cannot believe there are posters commenting on the validity of Gabe's eviction.
It wasn't legal and really, if you even flatter the idea that it was, you're a dumbass.
In order to legally evict someone, you must have dated proof of lease violations and appeal to the Sheriff of the county where the property is located. When the request is granted, the Sheriff files the eviction, presents it to the tenant, who then has thirty - sixty days to vacate. Sometimes it takes longer depending on what the "Squatter's Rights" laws are in the county and state.
It's a long and arduous process.
Seriously, are some lives so boring that the only way to satiate your loserness, is to troll?
Lame.
Too funny
· 5 months ago
I think you may be reading it wrong, I haven't seen anyone post on the validity, I've seen people posting on the fact that he is within his rights to get his deposit back because it was NOT a LEGAL eviction. Sorry.
katy
· 5 months ago
redditlol.
Too Funny
· 5 months ago
Oh, I ignored that person after the other person called them a reditard. I felt that fit them :D
evilmonkeynz
· 5 months ago
Gabe,
Love it. Big Fan. Good luck with the deposit.
nathan
· 5 months ago
fuck that, we NEED at least one pic. it wont hurt anything to show this asshole. youre being too nice.
nate
· 5 months ago
first time with this blog and it is fantstic. the phone call was utterly enthralling. please keep updating as more events happen. I can't wait to hear about small claims court!
dont worry bout it
· 5 months ago
I know who he is, ima kill him for you, wont need to worry about that deposit, ill keep ya updated. Ill post his private data along with photos soon.
vanessa
· 5 months ago
i freakin love you man. haha, this is the best blog I have read in so long.
the milkman
· 5 months ago
Yeah man, just post an unfocused picture of his face on the rear of a mule. It's like, throw us a bone dude.
Excellent blog by the way. I hope this guy doesn't snap further and try to put you down with a staple gun or something.
Good luck boy! HA.
Alex
· 5 months ago
I sent Gary a link to your website.
Too funny
· 5 months ago
You are a buzz kill.
i get it
· 5 months ago
Classic. This blog is awesome. My fave was your visit with your Indian friend Mat. I just went through a crazy ordeal with a roommate who decided to lie about paying the elec bill until it got turned off and it was hard to lie anymore. Same "thinking ahead" issue as Gary! Which is why I'm moving right now! If you're looking for a place in the city I'm finding new tenants for my old place- 3bdrm Aug 1st for $1300 in the center of Wrigleyville. Plus, the landlord won't call you a coward cunt queer bipolar cocksucker! Well, no promises, but he has yet to call me that.
metalpatty666
· 5 months ago
My buddy, Wil had emailed you stating that you should sell this for film. Well, I AGREE!!!!!!!!! This simple blog donkey punches every Seth Rogan film, ever made, without getting fatter in each movie.
I'mAlsoSuingMyLandlord
· 5 months ago
try to get on people's court. it's hilarious, plus gary seems like he would be enticed by the fact that people's court pays the loser of the case $250.
GarysnewSWEETY
· 5 months ago
HEY GARY, CAN WE MEET?? YOU SOUND LIKE MY KIND OF SWEETY PIE. LOVE AND ALL SMOOCHES. BEST REGARDS, STEVE.
haleyj
· 5 months ago
oh my goodness, i need to hear more! this is hilarious! i am crying laughing! this gary guy is a piece of work ...
Delphinus85
· 5 months ago
Wow, talk about insanity!! Keep up the fight!! I can't wait to hear how all of this turns out!
supertruck
· 5 months ago
dad,leave this guy alone and come home for the summer.this coward cont dick isn't worth your time and i know he has made copies of his key.
Hagem
· 5 months ago
Hey Gabe! Loving the blog!
It would be great if you could place a hyperlink somewhere on the home screen that points to Page 1 so that new readers can go straight there.
This blog is excellent, but please keep safe -- this guy sounds like he could do something stupid if you keep poking him while he's backed into a corner.
Cheers!
Name
· 5 months ago
I require an update! I'm getting the shakes not knowing how this drama is playing out and I really hope Gary hasn't maimed you, Gabe. Come back soon!
moondoggy
· 5 months ago
sorry about repost
moondoggy
· 5 months ago
Sorry to be laughing at your misfortune but this is FOCKIN funny! Please keep us updated. I can hardly wait to see what happens next.
Gary67
· 5 months ago
HEY GIRLY BOY. I FOUND YOUR LITTLE WEBSITE talking about me
your a LIAR and are not gonna get that fucking DEPOSIT. QUEER!
Volker
· 5 months ago
I kind of have pity with him. Making fun of ruined lives like his isn't nice. He hasn't hurt you and brain-wise he fits into your pocket, so isn't this a bit cheap?
AdamSonOfJohn
· 5 months ago
Volker, it's okay to pity a guy until he withholds your $500... which these days isn't cheap.
Gary67... fraud. Thought the guy was supposed to be in his 50s or 60s...
volkerH
· 5 months ago
I don't mean the lawsuit, I mean the video and, to a lesser extent, the blog. Is it really necessary to ridicule this guy in public? I mean, look at him! A few years ago he was affluent enough to buy a house, likely had a job and certainly plans for the future and now he's a wreck, will lose his house sooner or later and end up on the street for the rest of his life. Whether he drowned is brain in alc or has a mental problem I don't know but I think he's punished enough by being who he is and remembering who he was and what potential he once had.
AdamSonOfJohn
· 5 months ago
Volker, I appreciate your sympathy for the man while recognizing the need for legal justice. It shows a lot of character. But having said that, I think the best reaction to being pulled into a fight is to fight back, fight hard, and make sure everyone sees you do it. Even if Gabe loses -- which is clearly impossible, unless there was indeed a clause in the contract that stated "do not let the cops in the house" -- Gary will hopefully, though doubtfully, be less likely to pull this shit again, but most importanlty, Gary will walk away with a clear "don't fuck with me" record. That's well worth its weight in gold.
AdamSonOfJohn
· 5 months ago
Correction: ***GABE*** will walk away with a clear "don't fuck with me" record.
NotGary
· 5 months ago
Are you a QUEER GIRLY CUNT COCKSUCKER?
Whether you are or aren't, with your easy-going attitude your significant other is a very lucky person -- you have fun with stuff that in the "grand scheme of things" isn't too important (i.e. being called QUEER COCKSUCKER), but also know how to effectively stand up for yourself (i.e. getting the deposit back).
And, as for the comment about keeping quiet about Gary's drinking, you have no worries - the VM he left clearly shows him under the influence of something. He left you the VM and you can do what you want with it.
KEEP THIS UP! I really HAVE to find out how it ends.
Nick Brooks
· 5 months ago
what a read! I read it from start to finish, thank you for sharing this story, seriously. I thought that my landlady was bad, but when put into perspective she is a saint. Its hard to believe that people like this actually exist in the world, but I'm glad that you find the humor in the situation as I would in the case of such an event. May your future landlords be not massive "conts" to you, thanks again for the entertainment, and thank you Gary of course.
Gust
· 5 months ago
Your problem was ever moving to St. Chucks in the first place. I spent 3 years there and got out double-quick as soon as I could.
hollybrynne
· 5 months ago
You need to call Kidd Kraddick in the morning. A DJ on that show had somewhat of a similar issue except his renter was the crazy one. It will get you some air time. just sayin...
pejo
· 5 months ago
Anyone else think that Gary is misusing bipolar and actually thinks it means something else...He always lumps it in their with 'queer' and 'homosexual' etc... I think he may be meaning to call you bisexual
hi
· 5 months ago
It would be funny if it turns out Gary is just looking out for himself, and Gabe is a total psycho with a personality disorder, and when he is writing this blog he doesn't even remember all the crazy shit he's been up to.
That could make a good movie.
gdunn02
· 5 months ago
Better yet, we could go "Fight Club" with it, and I could turn out to be Gabe AND Gary.
The first rule of renting a room in my house: You don't talk about renting a room in my house.
heidiho
· 5 months ago
Gabe, you seem like a super swell guy. Anyone else would've strangled Gary by now. Hope you get your money back. Thanks for all the entertainment. You're a fantastic writer.
Kyle
· 5 months ago
I think Gary died. or gabe died by gary's hand.
purplegoat
· 5 months ago
I would like to see this case on one of those daytime TV court shows. Gary deserves to be seen!
kiz
· 5 months ago
Gary has definitely finished the job... taught that smart-mouthed, bipolar queer a good lesson
imachamptons
· 5 months ago
Hey "kiz"...What rock did you just crawl out from being crushed under?
clubber
· 5 months ago
Hey, "imachamptons" - well crafted, you sharp-witted devil, you.
sandyrad
· 4 months ago
This is absolutely the most entertaining blog I've ever read! Please don't stop! I'm totally sucked in to this story and I just have to know how it all ends! What a KOOK!!!
ClairetteD
· 4 months ago
Gabe, Internet has no frontiers, I've just discovered your blog from my little room ... in France! So I guess your story sparked some good interest to travel all the way across the atlantic ! I'm amazed by your calm and diplomacy...love your writing. Good luck, I hope you get what you wish for soon...
um0123
· 4 months ago
Gabe, this blog is hilarious, i know people just like Gary, quite annoying. But i didn't write this to tell you that, While reading your blog i saw you work at Fermilab. You see, i am 16 and have been wondering what it is like to work there, as i am an aspiring particle physicist. If you would take the time to email me back it would be greatly appreciated as i have many many questions.
Thanks, Aaron
Tama7
· 4 months ago
I spend alot of time on the internet, mainly because I have a cake job that often leaves me with little to do except get paid to surf the net. And in my surfing I have come across some crazy things. But this, ah, this hits close to home. I too have had a crazy landlord. Except, I live in the deep south. Try picturing your Gary with various teeth missing, a cajun accent and access to all sorts of hunting/fishing knives... I feel your pain.
NJ
· 4 months ago
I WILL NEVER JOIN YOU'RE HOMOSEXUAL FACEBOOK GROUP, YOU BIPOLAR
gdunn02
· 4 months ago
I would like to steer clear of assigning the facebook group a sexual orientation.
NJ
· 4 months ago
DON'T TEST ME, BOY
laughingman
· 4 months ago
Hey, your international now! Loving the story from Japan! Good luck!
theresafiege
· 4 months ago
Dude...I'm sorry for this heinous experience you've had, but appreciate your sense of humor and willingness to share this with the world. Best of luck to you in getting your security deposit back!!
josh
· 4 months ago
gabe you are hot, let's date.
lupie
· 4 months ago
I think I have a tiny crush on you.
Clay
· 4 months ago
I have had quite a journey to get here. Failblog, which I frequent, has been advertising their new site, emailsfromcrazypeople.com, that today featured this story. I am newto that site and have been enjoying reading it. I must say, I spent valuable time at my office, when I should have been working, reading the harrowing tail of this landlord experience. It is hilarious (though I'm sure not as much if you are living it. No lack of sympathy here).
Being a 24 year old, somewhat-recent-college-graduate myself. I have to say I have had some experiences, mildly similar to this, but absolutely nothing terrible by comparison. I wish you the best of luck, and can't wait to keep hearing the tales of what is to come. Please keep us updated.
Sue
· 4 months ago
There is so much work sitting undone on my desk...
Thank you Failblog!
Sue
· 4 months ago
As I live very close to St. Charles (Bowes and Randall), I am very much looking forward to your day in court:-)
I'll be checking the Kane County court docket and will bring bagels.
Cheers!
queenanthai
· 4 months ago
Just found your site through...uh, actually, some series of clicking I don't even remember. You know how that goes; silly internet being what it is and all. (NOTE: It's not a big truck.)
This is HYSTERICAL, and I can't wait to see you take this guy to court. I kind of have a vested interest because I was born and raised in St. Charles. Lived a shade over 25 years there! (East side, SCHS graduate 1998, WOO SAINTS!) I'm in New Orleans now, but sometimes miss ol' St. Chuck like crazy. What part of town was this near? I feel like I should warn my hometown friends about this guy. :)
Best, Dayna
Melissa H.
· 4 months ago
The only way I could see Gary winning is if he managed to obtain the services of Drew Peterson's lawyer. He's the only one I can imagine being willing to take it on. This is an amazing story. Keep us updated. Thanks!
Name
· 4 months ago
I understand that you want to get some ads on here, but did you really have to use the ones with automatically playing videos and sound? So effing annoying. Otherwise, I love your blog.
ippagoggy
· 4 months ago
This is truly great stuff. It almost reminds me of work (I'm an RN and many of my patients are nutty). This guy is more fun, though...maybe because I don't actually have to deal with it.
Good luck getting your deposit back!
thepansybastard
· 4 months ago
Gabe,
Thank you for allowing us to get some entertainment from your experience. I totally sympathize with you. I'm glad some lawyers are happy to help you out. If you end up needing a fund to pay to get your money back - add a link to PayPal! I think the public would LOVE to help you recover your money. If nothing else to see the misogynist dinosaur, Gary, forced to honor his obligations!
*kittykat*
· 4 months ago
Omg Gabe this is hilarious! I found it thru emailsfromcrazypeople.com . Oh Btw you are incredibly hot...
Funny Obama Pictures
· 4 months ago
Wow Joe Brown huh? I hope this really goes through, can't wait to catch it!!
tori
· 4 months ago
you should write this story as a script. i would pay to see this made into a movie!!! i still can't believe that all that actually happened to you!! wow... im serious about the movie thing though
sika
· 4 months ago
I NEED AN UPDATE!
LaughingMySquirrelyDickOff
· 4 months ago
Jesus tits, you are fucking hilarious, Gabe. Your sarcasm and sense of humor had me laughing my ass off for the entirety of this blog. Best of luck, mate.
andrew2034
· 4 months ago
im trying to figure out why you havent sold ad space yet on this webpage..you should have at least sold to apartments.com since this is multi-family related
MRN
· 4 months ago
Unfreakinbelievable. Really funny stuff. Good luck in court! I don't really think you'll need it though.
LadyMartel
· 4 months ago
Oh wow! This is really ridiculously funny! Thanks for posting all of this.
A W
· 4 months ago
Incredible. You have my utmost respect for keeping such a cool head through this. Best of luck to you.
Lara
· 4 months ago
Dude, you are my hero! I will absolutely follow your blog now :D
Koos
· 4 months ago
This is unbelievable. It's entertaining for us, but it must be quite a hassle for you, although it's good to know you can see the humorous side of this.
I'll be checking for updates! And I hope this all gets resolved soon. Although there will be no more fun things to post, at least you will stop having to deal with this horrible man. Good luck! (Not that you'll need it... ;) )
Dan
· 4 months ago
I wonder if he will even show up to the court date on September 24th. Figuring that he is being evicted on September 17th for the Sheriff's Auction for his foreclosed home.
your not wrong about selling out, Scientology.org adds, nasty stuff to do for money
Robert
· 3 months ago
i check this out when i can. i think this is so awesome. my thoughts are that gary won't call italy. Rather think you fled the country and won't show up to the court case.
Kerri
· 3 months ago
This is fascinating. :) I've had some weirdo landlords, but never to this extreme.
I think the first I heard of this was on passiveaggressivenotes.com, where they had the "your are evicted" note.
Keep it up!
falevoj
· 3 months ago
Failblog reader FTW. You viplor squireel dik
Billy Bob
· 3 months ago
Dude, you are seriously taking this a lot better than I would have, and have... Last drunk-ass landlord I had was about to be illegaly kicked out of the place he was subletting, got drunk with the landlady's ex husband, cut all the grounds in the electrical box, kicked the water pipe before the cut-off, turned the water off at the street and ran out, after calling county code on the place and getting me and my bf arrested as living in a condemned house was deemed tresspassing.
I bashed the door to his new apartment open with a pickaxe and stabbed his arse twice.
Sam
· 2 months ago
To reiterate what I said in your original post,
this is absolutely amazing and hilarious, but I have an issue with the format -- there should be a "go to last page" option so first-time visitors can skip to the start of the story.
Amy
· 2 months ago
I am really enjoying this, props to emailsfromcrazypeople.com for mentioning this blog, and props for writing it! I've lived in many different places, but none like this one. haha. B)
Steve
· 4 days ago
How long is Gabe supposed to be in Italy for? That January court date is coming up fast and I wonder if there have been new developments.
Ironically, I got an eviction notice last week, but it was expected as they want to sell the house. No Gary's, but one pretty sub-par management company.
All Comments
oH and this is ALL over Reddit.com now lol
He was also supposed to pay the water bill for the building out of our rents. About every other month it would get shut off and we would have to pool our money to get it turned back on.
The house was eventually foreclosed on as well. Some things never change lol.
I wonder how many of his fans would allow their young sons (apparently, young girls have nothing to worry about!!!) to spend some time over mj's place. Forget that thought...a good many of them would probably do it for a chance at an out of court settlement.
GOOD RIDDANCE, FREAK!!!
there is absolutely no way gary could legally evict this tenant.
Thanks for clearing that up, Anon. You're really helpful.
It seemed from Caitlin's statement that she was under the impression that these statements somehow aren't published.
Or possibly it ISN'T him. I don't know if you are aware, but not everything on the internet is true.
Curious which part of the law I was wrong about?
Someone *may* have gone to jail...I wonder who and why! Dun-dun-dun (say it aloud to be the suspenseful music it is).
Regarding the "eviction," it seems to be to be a little light on due process. Did Gary have legal grounds upon which to evict you? Did he follow the appropriate procedures? If you post a copy of the lease agreement, I'd be happy to read it and to to look through the Illinois landlord and tenant statutes.
Steve,
Law Student,
Florida
Gabe didn't want to fight the eviction, he wanted to move out. When your landlord lives in the same house as you, drinks all the time, gets calls from the police every other day, you'll me looking to move out too.
Gary's eviction procedures may or may not have been legally watertight, but if you're thinking about moving out, and you want to be released from the rental commitments, and get your deposit, a note like that is perfect: It's in writing, its intentions are clear, and it gives you the freedom choose the date of moving out yourself (provided you don't agree to anything else and don't stay long enough to be deemed to have "decided to stay").
Gary would need to have a very skillful lawyer if he intends to argue that a note like this *doesn't* constitute a desire to end the tenancy agreement, immediately if so, and that Gabe, after receiving this note and moving out, is unjustly refusing to pay his rent and should not be entitled to his deposit.
If you are going to make a trip to the law library, take a look what the courts do when one person reneges on or tries to end a contract, and subsequently tries to enforce it or escape its enforcement.
I suspect the hardest (and most entertaining) part won't be getting the court to agree with him, but actually enforcing the court's judgement and getting the money off Gary.
Trust me, I think Gary will be glad to give you your $500 + a tip to leave once we are all done with him.
Keep this going - we want to know all about what he gets charged with.
Put some Google ads on here and you will make some of your $500 back.
This Gary guy sounds attention starved.
I think he likes it when the police cuff him up and haul him to jail, his home away from home.
It's the only time he gets any attention!
am actually sorry though that you're having to put up with it all, but it seems you're getting a laugh out of it all anyway.
And good luck finding a new place, exempt of crazy landlord.
Not only could you bag him for not returning your deposit, you could add in discrimination (since he hates mental illness and gays) as the reason for your eviction. I'm not sure what tenant rights are like in your neck of the woods, but in MA that's enough to bend someone over without lube.
Ass Napkin Ed
stenepat@yahoo.com
I AM GARYS LOWYER. YOU MUST CESE AND DESIST THIS WEBSITE IMMEDIATELY OR I WILL SUE YOU AND TUMBLR AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE ONITED STATES OF AMERICA. YOU CONT JUST POST PICTURES OF PEOPLES PERSONAL MESSAGES AND NOTES, EXPECIELLY WHEN THEY ARE ABOUT THINGS LIKE LEGAL CONTRACTS AND HAVING A BIPOLAR AND BEING CONTS. ALSO, GARY IS VERY HANDSOME AND CHARMING.
BEST REGORDS
GARYS LOWYER
Also - Gabe you are a legend mate!
This is simply epic!
Free trip to LA...and they pay you in addition to the $500 you'll win...and we all get to watch!
He seems the 'lively debate' kinda guy :)
Epic.
And all we ever did was make him look good on TV.
But this blog makes me feel that karma exists. Keep on keepin' on!
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/Radio_Episode.a...
keep it up!
I hope to see him on Judge Joe Brown or something.
Ps. I love this blog :D
If the landlord makes it impossible for you to live comfortably, you can sue them for damages. I landlord that causes that much of a problem, can be penalized by the judge...and it's fun to watch. Just sayin...
"Defamation is ordinarily defined as the 1) unprivileged 2)publication 3)false and defamatory 4) statements concerning another."
"the great majority of courts treat defamatory statements in radio and television broadcast as libel. the same is true of defamatory statements made on the internet"
"because of libel's more permanent nature and the seriousness we usually attach to the written word, the common law has traditionally allowed plaintiffs to recover for libel without proof of special damages"
"truth is a complete defense in a defamation case"
HOWEVER:
"Publicizing facts
concerning someone’s private life can be an invasion of
privacy if the publicity would be highly offensive to a reasonable
person."
**You shouldn't mention if he drinks, unless he has made this public himself**
"Truth is not a defense to this type of invasion of privacy because the essence of the tort is giving unjustified
publicity to purely private matters. Here, in further
contrast to defamation, publicity means a widespread
communication of private details. For example, publication
on the Internet would suffice."
Reference:
Business Law: The Ethical, Global, and E-commerce Environment (13th ed.).
Jane P. Mallor, A. James Barnes, L. Thomas Bowers, and Arlen W. Langvardt
McGraw Hill, 2004
Burr Ridge, IL
have a nice day
I know it's a hassle for you, but you are taking this very well for someone victimized!
If you would like to take me up on my offer to help you, just respond to my comment with your e-mail address, and I will happily e-mail you a way to contact me, along with what I can do to help you. Cheers!
Is there any way to get him to go on Court TV?
Wonderful... shadenfrued!!!!
Do it before the foreclosure or you may never see him again.
This is my new favorite web site. I'm looking forward to see each new comment on the Gabe & Gary Show.
Thanks,
Ass Napkin Ed
Gabe on the other hand: an American man of great promise. I predict he will go far in his chosen field. God bless him. We need more men like him in this once-great nation.
Gary should give up on sub-letting and become an elementary gym class teacher.
hier gehen ya Diese Anzeige ist für nur den genannten Gebrauch der Person. Es kann vertrauliches, Eigentümer oder erlaubterweise privilegierte Informationen enthalten. Keine Vertraulichkeit oder Privileg wird durch jede mögliche Getriebestörung aufgegeben oder verloren. Wenn Sie diese Anzeige in der Störung empfangen, löschen Sie sofort sie und alle Kopien von ihr aus Ihrem System, zerstören Sie alle Hardcopies von ihm und teilen Sie den Absender mit. Sie dürfen nicht, direkt oder indirekt, Gebrauch, irgendein Teil dieser Anzeige freizugeben, zu verteilen, zu drucken oder zu kopieren, wenn Sie nicht die beabsichtigte Empfänger sind. und viele ihrer Freunde und Teilnehmer jede Reserve das Recht, alle E-mail Kommunikationen durch ihre jeweiligen Netze zu überwachen.
hier gehen ya Diese Anzeige ist für nur den genannten Gebrauch der Person. Es kann vertrauliches, Eigentümer oder erlaubterweise privilegierte Informationen enthalten. Keine Vertraulichkeit oder Privileg wird durch jede mögliche Getriebestörung aufgegeben oder verloren. Wenn Sie diese Anzeige in der Störung empfangen, löschen Sie sofort sie und alle Kopien von ihr aus Ihrem System, zerstören Sie alle Hardcopies von ihm und teilen Sie den Absender mit. Sie dürfen nicht, direkt oder indirekt, Gebrauch, irgendein Teil dieser Anzeige freizugeben, zu verteilen, zu drucken oder zu kopieren, wenn Sie nicht die beabsichtigte Empfänger sind. und viele ihrer Freunde und Teilnehmer jede Reserve das Recht, alle E-mail Kommunikationen durch ihre jeweiligen Netze zu überwachen.
It will be interesting to see if any of my friends in the area know Gary. This is priceless! Thanks for sharing!
http://patrick.net/housing/crash.html
I actually have to work with one of these people with this sort of mentality. Regular daily customer, all sweet and nice and a real ... kisser, UNLESS you treat him like regular people (I.E. No special treatment). Then you get some real "Wow, wtf did that come from?" moments. I've known this guy since attending high school and we were and still are bitter enemies. Every day I have to put that aside for the sake of keeping my job / position. On one hand, he seems fairly well entrenched in his fantasy that my current co-workers are being nice to him and doing things for him when it is in fact their job to do it. On the other hand, I'm deathly afraid that if I change jobs, that he will follow me. Anything I can do?
Seriously though: This is harsh! I'm surprised Gabe can stay so polite and calm with such an imbecile harassing him.
Greets from Germany (yes, you made it across the pond ;O) )
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....whew, funny...ahhhh HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I heart Gary...this guy should have his own reality show....
PLEASE!!!!!
She would reduce him to tears within minutes.
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Half of me wants to believe this is trollish and that Gary doesn't exist. My faith in humanity, small and frail though it is, is appalled that someone like Gary exists, even for the LULZ.
The other half of me just giggles uncontrollably while hitting my head against my laptop.
Good stuff, and I hope you keep us posted, Gabe! People are right about this being a prime story for one of those daytime court shows. They would gobble it up. And I wonder if "FOCK" or "CONT" would be censored? *snicker*
It wasn't legal and really, if you even flatter the idea that it was, you're a dumbass.
In order to legally evict someone, you must have dated proof of lease violations and appeal to the Sheriff of the county where the property is located. When the request is granted, the Sheriff files the eviction, presents it to the tenant, who then has thirty - sixty days to vacate. Sometimes it takes longer depending on what the "Squatter's Rights" laws are in the county and state.
It's a long and arduous process.
Seriously, are some lives so boring that the only way to satiate your loserness, is to troll?
Lame.
Love it.
Big Fan.
Good luck with the deposit.
Excellent blog by the way. I hope this guy doesn't snap further and try to put you down with a staple gun or something.
Good luck boy! HA.
I just went through a crazy ordeal with a roommate who decided to lie about paying the elec bill until it got turned off and it was hard to lie anymore. Same "thinking ahead" issue as Gary! Which is why I'm moving right now!
If you're looking for a place in the city I'm finding new tenants for my old place- 3bdrm Aug 1st for $1300 in the center of Wrigleyville. Plus, the landlord won't call you a coward cunt queer bipolar cocksucker! Well, no promises, but he has yet to call me that.
Well, I AGREE!!!!!!!!!
This simple blog donkey punches every Seth Rogan film, ever made, without getting fatter in each movie.
LOVE AND ALL SMOOCHES.
BEST REGARDS, STEVE.
It would be great if you could place a hyperlink somewhere on the home screen that points to Page 1 so that new readers can go straight there.
This blog is excellent, but please keep safe -- this guy sounds like he could do something stupid if you keep poking him while he's backed into a corner.
Cheers!
your a LIAR and are not gonna get that fucking DEPOSIT. QUEER!
Making fun of ruined lives like his isn't nice.
He hasn't hurt you and brain-wise he fits into your pocket, so isn't this a bit cheap?
Gary67... fraud. Thought the guy was supposed to be in his 50s or 60s...
Is it really necessary to ridicule this guy in public?
I mean, look at him! A few years ago he was affluent enough to buy a house, likely had a job and certainly plans for the future and now he's a wreck, will lose his house sooner or later and end up on the street for the rest of his life.
Whether he drowned is brain in alc or has a mental problem I don't know but I think he's punished enough by being who he is and remembering who he was and what potential he once had.
Whether you are or aren't, with your easy-going attitude your significant other is a very lucky person -- you have fun with stuff that in the "grand scheme of things" isn't too important (i.e. being called QUEER COCKSUCKER), but also know how to effectively stand up for yourself (i.e. getting the deposit back).
And, as for the comment about keeping quiet about Gary's drinking, you have no worries - the VM he left clearly shows him under the influence of something. He left you the VM and you can do what you want with it.
KEEP THIS UP! I really HAVE to find out how it ends.
That could make a good movie.
The first rule of renting a room in my house: You don't talk about renting a room in my house.
I'm amazed by your calm and diplomacy...love your writing.
Good luck, I hope you get what you wish for soon...
Thanks,
Aaron
Except, I live in the deep south. Try picturing your Gary with various teeth missing, a cajun accent and access to all sorts of hunting/fishing knives...
I feel your pain.
Being a 24 year old, somewhat-recent-college-graduate myself. I have to say I have had some experiences, mildly similar to this, but absolutely nothing terrible by comparison. I wish you the best of luck, and can't wait to keep hearing the tales of what is to come. Please keep us updated.
Thank you Failblog!
I'll be checking the Kane County court docket and will bring bagels.
Cheers!
This is HYSTERICAL, and I can't wait to see you take this guy to court. I kind of have a vested interest because I was born and raised in St. Charles. Lived a shade over 25 years there! (East side, SCHS graduate 1998, WOO SAINTS!) I'm in New Orleans now, but sometimes miss ol' St. Chuck like crazy. What part of town was this near? I feel like I should warn my hometown friends about this guy. :)
Best,
Dayna
Good luck getting your deposit back!
Thank you for allowing us to get some entertainment from your experience. I totally sympathize with you. I'm glad some lawyers are happy to help you out. If you end up needing a fund to pay to get your money back - add a link to PayPal! I think the public would LOVE to help you recover your money. If nothing else to see the misogynist dinosaur, Gary, forced to honor his obligations!
I'll be checking for updates! And I hope this all gets resolved soon. Although there will be no more fun things to post, at least you will stop having to deal with this horrible man. Good luck! (Not that you'll need it... ;) )
nasty stuff to do for money
I think the first I heard of this was on passiveaggressivenotes.com, where they had the "your are evicted" note.
Keep it up!
I bashed the door to his new apartment open with a pickaxe and stabbed his arse twice.
this is absolutely amazing and hilarious, but I have an issue with the format -- there should be a "go to last page" option so first-time visitors can skip to the start of the story.
Ironically, I got an eviction notice last week, but it was expected as they want to sell the house. No Gary's, but one pretty sub-par management company.