Evicted Woman Returns Home Without Bank's Permission
By: Cierra Putman
Updated: May 10, 2011
ROCHESTER, NY - The Rochester woman who made national headlines after being evicted from her Ravenwood Avenue home moved back in.
Catherine Lennon doesn't own the home because she was evicted in March after not paying the mortgage payments.
On Monday, she announced she was back home. With the help of Take Back the Land Rochester she plans to stay. She told reporters Steven J. Baum, the law firm in charge of her foreclosure, made a mistake and she shouldn't pay for it.
The New York State Attorney's office won't say it's conducting an investigation, but a source with knowledge of the situation said subpoenas were issued to the law firm.
Lennon said it was easy to get back into her home and she's prepared to fight for her right to stay.
"I say I fear nothing and no one but God and just say you know bring it," Lennon said.
Both Take Back the Land Rochester and the national movement plan to have 24/7 watches to make sure she's not evicted again.
"We're going to be here until she gets back her home permanently with a final settlement," Ryan Acuff with Take Back the Land Rochester said."As long as Cathy wants to be here we're going to be here with her."
They have chains and said they'll use civil disobedience to make sure Lennon doesn't loose her home again.
Lennon said she'll continue to negotiate with Fannie Mae, but she wouldn't say what type of offer she would accept.
Comments
The banks were made whole again with public money but they continue to persecute the people. When I was young when the owners had problems, the local bank would get in touch and try to help them work out the problems. That is not the way things work these days: more or less anonymous mortgage financing outfits work with eviction lawyers to make their fees by not negotiating and moving rapidly to eviction. This kind of blow-back is needed to rehumanize the banking industry!
Anonymous A.
May 14, 2011 at 7:00 pm
This is an illegal act. If she breaks the law she should go to jail! If she couldnt afford it, she should have never signed the contract! Her situation is no worse than the next.
Anonymous A.
May 12, 2011 at 2:33 pm
Perhaps, she could share a place with Booga and Albert since they are of the same mindset and all have the same unethical belief system. SIMPLY DISGUSTING!
Anonymous A.
May 12, 2011 at 3:00 am
I am an African American myself and do not mind saying she is an embarrassment to our race. I would LOVE to hear Bill Cosby comment on this. Let her stay in government subsidized housing with the cockroaches and rats. That is all she is willing to pay for.
Anonymous A.
May 12, 2011 at 2:51 am
KICK HER OUT!!! LOCK HER UP! IF WE HAVE TO SUPPORT HER...WE ALREADY PAY FOR PRISONS FOR CRIMINALS. SHE IS A THIEF!
Anonymous A.
May 12, 2011 at 2:42 am
i have dealt with fannie mae we bought a house that was forclosed and was under their name they was to make repairs which was under contract after the papers was signed we moved in and found out they didnt repair anything7000.00 dollars later i will never trust them and i will let everone know about them
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 11:52 pm
So she should pay for an ILLEGAL LOAN, that was conducted and sold by PROVEN, FRAUDULENT bank and finance officials? Think again tea baggers...this woman should fight and stay as long as she can until the banking industry is forced to deal with the theft, and corruption they've caused with the assistance of GW Bush and his merry men.
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 10:26 pm
This is a prime example of the liberal machine that is forcing the Producers of this country to support the Moochers. Until we send welfare back to the churches and charities we will see more of these entitled kooks squatting in homes they don't own, eating food I pay for, having kids I'm supporting, while they complain they aren't receiving enough.
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 8:10 pm
let me put this in legal terms for all of you.if you are paying for a house and you fail to make payments the bankcan foreclose on your home legally.once they foreclose on your home the legal paper work that has to be done takes months once that foreclosure is done the bank can have the courts have you legally move out but it has to be done by the court order.furthermore once you are served a notice to move out someone from the courts will serve you the lergal papers once those papers are served you have either 24 hours to leave or 60 days to move out.once you move out thats it but if you fail to leave the courts can do a forced eviction.doesnt matter what you say it the judge ruling.if you listen to this [censored] take back the land and move back in you are tress passing and breaking and entering that is a felonydont listen to some [censored] who knows nothing about the law.i know the realestate laws and had my battles and won some of my stuff from wayne county listen to me not him.
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 7:28 pm
tkae back the land your really not a legal buisness either and also there a word for it on what your doing its called fruading banks or lenders and your obstructing a court order so put this in legal terms you twitt dont tell me what the law is ive been known realestate law since you were iching your daddy leg.and furthermore your nothing but a loser and a piece of garbage to breaking the law maybe ill talk to by buddy in the law firm i know run a check on you.and see what legal options the banks can take against you for fruading and what ever else your doing.
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 7:19 pm
[quote name="Takebackyourland"]She had attempted previous to the foreclosure to pay and then tried to negotiate a new payment due to financial troubles, etc. The bank would not cooperate and gave her the run around. Since the initial eviction the banks have finally come around to "negotiating" with her but no settlement has come yet. Please visit the take back the land website for the whole story and exact details / updates.[/quote]
HEY [censored] I READ THE STORY OK IVE BEE4N DOING PARALEGAL WHILE YOU WERE ROLLING OFF THE COUCH TRYING TO SUCK YOUR TOES OK.
HEY [censored] I READ THE STORY OK IVE BEE4N DOING PARALEGAL WHILE YOU WERE ROLLING OFF THE COUCH TRYING TO SUCK YOUR TOES OK.
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 7:14 pm
@Albert...You're right...Why should anyone take on any self responsibility...There's always someone else to bail them out whether it's pro bono or the tax payers money...And no...I'm far from conservative...Extremely liberal in fact...I kept up with this story...This lady is unemployed by CHOICE. She's not doing anything to change her situation and she just feels pretty entitled...Review some of quotes over the last few months...Glad you think you know what everyone would do in this situation...I would think many would at least try to CHANGE their situation...Something this woman isn't doing whatsoever...Again...Review the history...She's sucking up welfare...That's about it...Wasting oxygen...
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 6:32 pm
@Kristine: You're making TOO MUCH sense. People like this can't comprehend such concepts. I wonder if she's even trying to change her situation OR is she just carrying on as the oh mighty entitled one! I must thank YOU though for contributing to society while this inbreed sits on her butt in a house she doesn't even pay for because she's so "entitled"...
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 6:28 pm
And to think my taxes are going towards feeding people like her...Just buy something...Stop paying...Then think you're entitled huh? I don't see how she thinks she's so entitled to live in a home for free...Key word... "Entitled"...I really hope she's not reproducing...Have enough [censored] droppings walking around on gov't assistance...
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 6:21 pm
And once again another person who took out a loan and JUST DOESNT WANT TO PAY IT. wish i could do that.. oh wait no i have morals and that would be considered stealing.
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 6:04 pm
I was in this situation 2 years ago, I sold my home back to the bank and walked away, found a smaller place we could more easily afford until we were back on our feet. NEVER occurred to me to simply not pay my mortgage and then REFUSE to leave the house, I had no right to stay there, I had not paid for it. Previous comments are right, too many people in this country feel they are entitled, sure you are entitled to a roof over your head, it is called a shelter and will help you back on your feet.
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 6:03 pm
For those of you who say it's hard to find a job these days, my husband found a well paying job in three days. It took me a bit longer, two months. Yes, there are those out there who really do have a hard time, and suffer, but for the majority of you who complain, you have no one to blame but yourself. I have been raising my son on my own for 15 years. I didn't go to college until my son was 8 years old, but I have rarely ever been without a job, and when I couldn't find one, I created one, by watchign kids in my home. I am not conservative, and I am not liberal, and in the end, I have little sympathy for a woman who doesn't pay her bills. I lost my house, and knew exactly who's fault it was...my own for not preparing appropriately for hard times.
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 4:39 pm
[quote name="Dontchangetherules"] That is part of what is wrong with this country...quote]
"...what is wrong with this country" is what used to be called Christian compassion. Conservatives like you like to claim that the U.S. was founded as a Christian country, you like to beat others over the head with your Christian ideals, but when it comes to actually living up to those ideals, you fall way short. If the U.S. was founded as a Christian country then maybe you should start acting like it.
"...what is wrong with this country" is what used to be called Christian compassion. Conservatives like you like to claim that the U.S. was founded as a Christian country, you like to beat others over the head with your Christian ideals, but when it comes to actually living up to those ideals, you fall way short. If the U.S. was founded as a Christian country then maybe you should start acting like it.
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 3:59 pm
SO what makes her so special that she gets to stay in a home that she has not paid for in numerous months? Like others have said Pay your mortage and you can stay! If I lost my job and knew that I couldnt pay I would find something more affordable or live with famliy. Just because you lost your job does not give you a free pass to live rent/mortage free. And not for nothing it is not always the stinking banks fault. Not that they are not guilty of alot. ANd just because of all this she is going to break the law and live in house that she was evicted from because she thinks that she is ENTITLED to! That is part of what is wrong with this country,home ownership is a privlege not a right and if you have not paid for it then you have lost that right! Find something within your means to begin with then this might not have happened!
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 3:29 pm
Very easy to lecture other people to "save your money, get a job, pay your bills"...until they lose a job, or have some finacial trouble. But I'll bet if any of you pious, self-rightous people were in this woman's shoes, you would do exactly as she has done, and if you deny it, then you aren't being honest.
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 3:06 pm
[quote name="Albert911emt"]Perhaps you haven't been paying attention to the news over the last few years...jobs are tough to come by...[/quote]
Its not the mortgage companys fault you did not save or bought a house you could not afford if something happens. Always live within your means. Then you could either keep paying your mortgage even if you are out of a job or you can sell it even at a loss and move into a smaller place or get a roommate.
What if everybody did what this woman does? No one would have a home except the rich who would pay cash. Is that what you want? Its ok with me as I save and I would just pay less for a house if there were fewer people who could afford them. But what would the vast majority of Americans who owe mortgage or pay rent do if thats what our society came to?
Its not the mortgage companys fault you did not save or bought a house you could not afford if something happens. Always live within your means. Then you could either keep paying your mortgage even if you are out of a job or you can sell it even at a loss and move into a smaller place or get a roommate.
What if everybody did what this woman does? No one would have a home except the rich who would pay cash. Is that what you want? Its ok with me as I save and I would just pay less for a house if there were fewer people who could afford them. But what would the vast majority of Americans who owe mortgage or pay rent do if thats what our society came to?
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 2:30 pm
[quote name="franni"]so if i don't pay my rent i should be able to stay in my apartment anyway? what does she do for a living? let me guess - she is living off the taxpayer's dollars. i hope she gets arrested and goes to jail - she does not deserve to live for free. what if everyone just decided they couldn't pay their mortgage any longer and was just going to live there anyway? she is no better than anyone else - GET A JOB!!!!![/quote]
Perhaps you haven't been paying attention to the news over the last few years...jobs are tough to come by. Alot of people have lost their jobs...and besides, we don't know all the facts about this woman, so stop being so arrogant and holier-than-thou about what other people should do.
Perhaps you haven't been paying attention to the news over the last few years...jobs are tough to come by. Alot of people have lost their jobs...and besides, we don't know all the facts about this woman, so stop being so arrogant and holier-than-thou about what other people should do.
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 1:24 pm
so if i don't pay my rent i should be able to stay in my apartment anyway? what does she do for a living? let me guess - she is living off the taxpayer's dollars. i hope she gets arrested and goes to jail - she does not deserve to live for free. what if everyone just decided they couldn't pay their mortgage any longer and was just going to live there anyway? she is no better than anyone else - GET A JOB!!!!!
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 1:12 pm
[quote name="Lamar"]This is VERY simple. Pay your mortgage (on time and as agreed) = you can stay. Dont pay = you leave. Why is it so hard for people to understand this?[/quote]
So if you lost your job, or somehow couldn't pay your mortgage, you would leave willingly, you wouldn't put up a fight, you wouldn't give the bank any trouble? Holier-than-thou people like you always have an arrogant answer for people who have to make tough choices.
So if you lost your job, or somehow couldn't pay your mortgage, you would leave willingly, you wouldn't put up a fight, you wouldn't give the bank any trouble? Holier-than-thou people like you always have an arrogant answer for people who have to make tough choices.
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 10:35 am
This is VERY simple. Pay your mortgage (on time and as agreed) = you can stay. Dont pay = you leave. Why is it so hard for people to understand this?
Anonymous A.
May 11, 2011 at 8:27 am
She had attempted previous to the foreclosure to pay and then tried to negotiate a new payment due to financial troubles, etc. The bank would not cooperate and gave her the run around. Since the initial eviction the banks have finally come around to "negotiating" with her but no settlement has come yet. Please visit the take back the land website for the whole story and exact details / updates.
Anonymous A.
May 10, 2011 at 8:53 pm
My only question is, is she paying her mortgage?
Anonymous A.
May 10, 2011 at 8:48 pm
Please read the whole story before commenting on just this piece. If you heard the lawyer representing Fannie Mae is a FRAUD. He has several suits against him at the moment for pulling the same scams. She did sent payments and they were sent back. Her previous lawyer and BOA/Fannie Mae LOST her paperwork and robo- signed her foreclosure. Please go to the website and read all the information, we do have lawyers supporting us and researchers looking into the illegal foreclosure process that has taken place against Cathy and many others across the country.
Anonymous A.
May 10, 2011 at 3:51 pm
James, turn the caps key off, please. So it is better that the house just sit vacant and deteriorating? It is better that these homes are occupied, even if occupied by a squatter. Would anyone rush to purchase this home? No. Leave her alone, as long as she is taking care of the property.
Anonymous A.
May 10, 2011 at 9:53 am
BECAUSE OF HER BEING EVICTED FROM THE COURTS AND SERVED BY THE COURTS TO MOVE OUT UNDER THE REALESTATE LAW SHE NOW COMMITED A FELONY BY REENTERING THE THE HOME.SHE UNDER THE REAL ESTATE LAW A PERSON WHO IS EVICTED FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT OR MORGAGE AND IS SERVED A NOTICE TO VACATE THE PROMISES MAY NOT RENETER UNLESS PERMISSION IS GRANTED BY THE COURTS OR BY THE CURRENT OW NER OF THE PRPERTY.MEANING SHE IS LEGALLY TRESS PASSING AND BREAKING AND ENTERING.THE GROUP TAKE BACK THE LAND ARE OBSTRUCTION OF A COURT ORDER SERVED TO THE PERSON OR PERSON EVICTED THATS A FELONY ALSO.SO IF ANYONE HAS AN ARGUEMENT WITH ME BEFORE YOU DO DONT BOTHER ANY ATTORNEY WILL TELL YOU THE SAME THING.
Anonymous A.
May 10, 2011 at 7:33 am
