Sorry to sound like Debbie Downer, but 23 with three kids and no husband? Unless she spent the money on birth control, I am not moved by her plight. I feel sorry for the young children, though. It sounds like a very high price to pay for only $2. Are we missing something here?

From the article:
Luxmore bounced around homeless shelters for months in the process of escaping an abusive relationship.

There also doesn't seem to be anything else involved. According to the article the Judge seemed rather aggravated that they were there over such a small amount

“She just wants to keep them safe.”

That damned maternal instinct. Too bad for her she can’t abandon them like the dads so often do.

Judge: "Do you owe the money? Answer a simple, 'yes or no,"

Tenant answers, Yes.

Judge: "Can you pay it now?"

At that point, the tenant pays the money and everyone goes home. If not, eviction notice is signed.

In N.J. there would be no threat of being on the street for $2.00


Reading further, there is an issue of improper "service" where the 3 days notice was left on the wrong door.

O.T.O.H., Section 8 tenants are usually desirable since the rent is guaranteed. There may be other issues with noise or cleanliness where Lux wants to get rid of her.

Some capitalist has bigger plans once he can empty the building?