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My ex partner and his friend tricked me into selling my house

I am in an extremely awful predicament. I am hoping someone can help me.

In 2002, my husband and I built our house in Western Australia. We had 3 beautiful girls together. Unfortunately, in June 2009, he passed away from a brain aneurysm leaving me widowed with a 4 year old and twin 2 year olds.

In 2011, I met, what I thought at the time, was a lovely, caring man, who understood that I was grieving. I'll him Adam. I had a son with him in 2012. However, by 2013, I was struggling with my mortgage. Adam told me not to worry and that he would help me. Unbeknownst to me, he contacted an individual that could have been a friend of his, I don't really know. I'll this guy Bob. They both convinced me to sell Bobl my house. Apparently, the plan was to buy it back in 5 years from the sale date.

I signed the papers and Adam convinced that I had done the right thing. The whole time, Adam told me that he had control of everything and not to worry about it. Little did I know to what extent Adam had taken over my life. Slowly, but surely, Adam began to reveal his true colours. At first blaming alcohol but then, he began blaming me until I became a shell of myself. I didn't recognise myself anymore.

After years of coercive control, manipulation, gaslighting and abuse, I kicked him out. 3 months later, I found out in November 2024 that he had never done anything to get my house back. Adam had lied to me and now I am facing eviction.

I only heard from this "landlord" , Bob in November 2024 with a single letter stating that I owed $50 000 in rent. I have never dealt with this individual. Last time I had any contact was 2015. He appeared at my door while I was at work and told my now 17 year old twin daughters and 12 year old son that they need to get out due to non payment of rent. He also shoved some paperwork into my girl's hands.

Adam had claimed that he had gotten the house back and I foolishly believed him. Bob never did any maintenance, repairs or anything to the house at all. It was all me.

I am really worried and scared. This man and my ex partner made some sort of deal that I was completely oblivious to and I am on the verge of losing everything. I have had no correspondence from the "landlord" , Bob at all. Only in 2015 and once on November 2024.

Please, I am desperate. I need help. I don't know what to do.

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