Bedford Estates Vs. Francis Devereux

(Newswire.net — May 19, 2015) Adelaide, SOUTH AUSTRALIA — Most 88-year-olds have nothing to worry about except for the provision of their daily meals; however, Former Chief Researcher at the British Museum, Francis Devereux, 88, now faces eviction from her 72 Ridgmount Gardens residence – owned by Bedford Estates.

 

Bedford Estates is a limited liability company based in London. The Duke of Bedford is the main landholder of “Woburn Safari Park” fame. Ms. Devereux has been living at Ridgmount Gardens for over 30 years with her lifelong friend, Sylvia Cafferata. Sylvia was the primary tenant for the residence but died recently. Now, Ms. Devereux is on the brink of eviction as Bedford Estates refuse to renew the tenancy.

After several failed attempts at renewing the tenancy, the Cafferata children are furious about the situation. One family member said: “Money and greed are the two things that are fuelling this eviction. London property values have quadrupled over the last 3 years and Bedford Estates want market rent and not the current rent governed by the Fair Rent Act of 1977.”

The Cafferata children are determined to not let their mother’s lifelong friend become homeless and are lobbying for Ms. Devereux to remain in the residence. Apart from the family connection, their efforts are driven by the fact that Ms. Devereux has Alzheimer’s and any change to her environment will have a significant negative impact on her health. She also has no family and if evicted, she will become homeless and a ward of the Camden Council.

Francis Devereux is a descendant of Frances Devereux, Duchess of Somerset (1599 – 1674). Her father was Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, Elizabeth I’s favorite who was executed for treason in 1601.

 

For more information contact Derek Caffereta email inq@stoptheduke.com or call 1-800-544-2161.

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