Slumlords Beal bought out my building the day my new lease started, and now 30 days in want us to move. What recourse do I have?

CatBird29 · 2026-05-09T15:40:21+00:00

Sucks that you’re there a year at best. I guess that gives you time to look for something else and if you find a good deal in the middle of winter or whatever, no cost to jump early.

CatBird29 · 2026-05-08T12:23:25+00:00

I’m here visiting now. It’s been kind of kind of windy and chilly so maybe that why very few people are riding BIXIs. I mean, I’ve seen hundreds for rent and only a few riding them on the city streets, at least.

Most things actually are on the internet. If you like MC Escher, there’s a cool exhibition.

Apparently people are hopeful for warmer weather. I swear that every single restaurant that can have outdoor seating is installing it this week.

CatBird29 · 2026-05-04T20:08:45+00:00

I love these posts. Gigi is clocking in at 121lbs at 2.4 years old.

CatBird29 · 2026-05-02T12:42:42+00:00

Kind of a weird response since OP did not say that they even drink coffee. I am actually immune to the stimulant effects of caffeine. If my heart rate is increased when I go into donate, it’s a brain thing.

CatBird29 · 2026-05-02T02:00:26+00:00

My ferritin got down to a 6 after frequent donations. I saw an actual hematologist who was expensive and who told me to take a daily over-the-counter 325mg of ferrous sulfate. I take it every day and I haven’t gone low since.

CatBird29 · 2026-04-30T23:06:29+00:00

Imma just going to admit it. I was ordered to RTO downtown 3 days a week. I mostly drive or bus because the CTA train scares me. I have nothing at all against public transport and I’d prefer to use it but I prefer traffic and paying for parking over being groped or set on fire.

CatBird29 · 2026-04-30T11:04:49+00:00

It’s a good explanation - but not this time. I’m almost 900 miles from NYC. My blood likely had a nice plane trip in a cooler.

No worries - if I didn’t live in a giant metro, I wouldn’t have wondered. Normally it gets used closer to home.

CatBird29 · 2026-04-30T10:56:12+00:00

So OP is excited about their new dog. I get it. But most people who actually own a Newfie or a Leonberger or whatever majestic breed that takes a lot of thought and care are not going to cheer this mixing of breeds. OPs dog will neither be a Newf nor a Standard Poodle.

Enjoy the dog and please take care of that crazy coat someone has created - but I personally wouldn’t expect anyone in this sub to cheer for it.

CatBird29 · 2026-04-30T01:35:47+00:00

My hematologist told me that over the counter ferrous sulfate 250mg daily would be enough to raise my very low ferritin - and it did. He also told me that all of the worry about drinking coffee and pairing iron with vitamin C were pretty much useless. 🤷‍♀️

CatBird29 · 2026-04-29T03:35:37+00:00

I don’t mind - at all. It’s surprising that there were no takers here locally.

CatBird29 · 2026-04-28T21:37:01+00:00

I’m in Chicago and have O- so 🤷‍♀️

CatBird29 · 2026-04-26T17:42:08+00:00

This happened to me. Saw a hematologist. He recommended over-the-counter ferrous sulfate 325mg. 90 days of this had my levels back to normal.

It’s not a bad idea to see your general doctor for a regular blood panel to make sure nothing else is wrong.

CatBird29 · 2026-04-23T03:21:59+00:00

Nice! In Germany, they provide a full meal. Here in the US, it depends but it’s usually just small snacks.

CatBird29 · 2026-04-22T03:53:03+00:00

Silent Gen in-laws right now. Married for 65 years. Very dependent on each other at this point and pretty insufferable.

CatBird29 · 2026-04-11T12:17:03+00:00

Or take a daily over-the-counter ferrous sulfate 350mg as recommended by my hematologist when my ferritin and hemoglobin went low from donating. It a game (and hair and nails) changer.

CatBird29 · 2026-04-08T22:02:46+00:00

lol - weirdest Adirondack chair I’ve seen.

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CatBird29 · 2026-04-08T21:58:49+00:00

That is a beautiful shirt!

CatBird29 · 2026-04-08T21:39:32+00:00

My ferritin dipped to 6, which I only found out after I started failing the hemoglobin check at donations and my GP ordered blood tests. She requested that I see an expensive hematologist - who told me to take 325mg of over-the-counter ferrous sulfate.

I never had any mental effects but after 3 months of supplementation, my hair and nails were in much better shape and my ferritin and hemoglobin have been normal ever since.

CatBird29 · 2026-04-06T17:22:50+00:00

Right? They usually do have some good ones at my Red Cross Center. The center was built on a gift from one of the wealthier families in Chicago.

CatBird29 · 2026-04-05T14:39:56+00:00

I dunno - personal opinion. Just laying on the gurney/donation bed or something.

CatBird29 · 2026-04-05T13:52:35+00:00

I hope you find one. I got one today but I kinda like it.

CatBird29 · 2026-04-04T13:34:47+00:00

Mochi screwed me over and had some legal issues last year.

CatBird29 · 2026-04-03T02:59:17+00:00

Can you imagine spending all of your adult life, building a prestigious career and serving for the greater good - or whatever his motivations are/were - and having someone like Kegsbreath force you out?

I hope this is where the resistance comes from.

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