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Painter Faces Eviction Amid Recovery from Knee Surgery

5/28/2025

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Desmond Adams, a 52-year-old painter from Hamilton, is grappling with eviction just as he recovers from knee surgery. Despite informing his landlord of his situation, he received a 90-day notice to leave. Struggling with limited mobility, he condemned the government's return to no-cause evictions, highlighting the deepening crisis for vulnerable tenants like himself.

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Desmond Adams, a 52-year-old painter from Hamilton, is grappling with eviction just as he recovers from knee surgery. Despite informing his landlord of his situation, he received a 90-day notice to leave. Struggling with limited mobility, he condemned the government's return to no-cause evictions, highlighting the deepening crisis for vulnerable tenants like himself.