What happened to small town values?

Dear Editor,

I have been taught that a man or woman’s handshake was just as good as gold! Well that value is dead and gone in Malta, MT.

When we first started renting our home here in Malta we were told, and I quote, “We won't sell this house. You can rent it as long as you need it.” Well, now my family and I are about to be homeless! We paid on time. We took care of the requests in the Rental Agreement. We failed at times, but who is perfect?

We have tried to buy this home to no avail. Our credit is horrible. Now we are looking for a rental that we know doesn’t exist.

Small town values that put a husband and wife out on the street, with two disabled boys? Nice. Big town values in a small town.

Shawn K. Neal

Malta