91-Year-Old Woman with Dementia Evicted from Home Over $3.5K Tax Bill

Case of Gloria Gaynor

• 📌 A 91-year-old woman, Gloria Gaynor, who has dementia, is being forced out of her home of 25 years in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.
• 🏠 The eviction is due to an unsettled property tax bill of $3,500, which led to her home being sold at a tax auction.
• 💔 Her family received a notice that new owners, CJD Legal Group, would use law enforcement to remove her from the home she has lived in for decades.

Circumstances of the Tax Debt

• 🦠 The unpaid tax bill originated in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when Ms. Gaynor quarantined and did not pay her property taxes.
• 📈 Although she resumed payments in 2021, these did not cover the 2020 debt, resulting in a tax lien on her property.
• 💰 The $3,500 tax debt was sold at an upset sale in September 2022 for over $14,000 to CJD Legal Group.

Legal Battles and Property Value

• ⚖️ Ms. Gaynor's attorneys fought the sale in court but were repeatedly unsuccessful.
• 📈 The property, which Ms. Gaynor purchased in 2000 for $123,000 and has nearly paid off, was appraised at $250,000 earlier this year.
• 💸 Taking the legal battle further is deemed too costly for the family.

CJD Legal Group's History

• 📊 Public records indicate that CJD Legal Group has purchased 62 deeds at Delaware County Tax Sales since 2011, making them a frequent buyer of tax-defaulted properties.
• ❓ CJD Legal Group has not responded to requests for comment.

Impact on Family and Future

• 💔 The family is struggling to find a suitable place for Ms. Gaynor, as her daughter believes she won't survive long in assisted living facilities.
• 😥 The situation highlights a perceived lack of grace and humanity towards an elderly woman facing a crisis exacerbated by the pandemic.
• 🗣️ The discussion criticizes the cruelty and heartlessness of corporate greed, suggesting that tax laws may be exploited in ways that were not intended.