They say that family is everything. When all else fails we should always be able to rely on them.

Oftentimes, unforeseen circumstances arise forcing us into unpredictable situations. The thing is, we all go through these types of predicaments in life. However, sometimes where we end up might be viewed as an inconvenience to others.

Still, we hope that they understand. We just can’t predict the future.

Collin Clabaugh is a 15-year-old boy who has had to face extremely difficult situations at such a young age.

Collin grew up in Riverside County, California with his mom and his dad. His mother, Bonnie, became sick and spent a lot of time in the hospital. His father was busy working and taking care of his wife, thus Collin went to stay with his grandparents in Prescott, Arizona during Christmas 2018.

They were all hoping his mother would get better. But unfortunately, she passed in February 2019 due to organ failure from her medications.

Two weeks later, Collin’s father took his own life.

“He couldn’t stand being without his wife,” Collin’s grandmother, Melodie Passmore, told NBC News.

That left Collin without his biological parents. But without hesitation, his grandparents decided that he would stay with them.

The thing was, his grandparents lived in a senior living community where there are rules that they must follow. According to their policies, the minimum age requirement for residents is 19.

The HOA at The Gardens & Courtyards at Willow Creek, reached out to Melodie when they discovered that the young man was still living with her and her husband.

“I said, ‘I’ve been a little busy taking care of two funerals, a home in California and my grandson.'”

Still, the HOA was adamant that Collin cannot live there because he didn’t meet the minimum age requirements.

In an interview with CBS 5 Arizona, Collin said he wanted to remain with his grandparents. When asked why, his answer was simple.

“Because I know I have two people who love me.”

If Collin is unable to stay with his grandparents, the alternative would be foster care as his grandparents state that he has nowhere else to go.

“I cry every day,” Melodie stated.

The HOA released a statement saying that though they are sympathetic to their situation, the rules apply to every resident choosing to live on their property. They also state that breaking the rule and allowing Collin to stay can open the doors for legal claims against the HOA.

“I just don’t think it’s right, what they’re doing. And I think that they should be a little more compassionate,” Collin shared with ABC 15 Arizona.

The last letter they received from the HOA stated that Collin has until June to leave the premises. But his grandparents say that they would sell their home before he is forced out.

Melodie took to Facebook and posted a lengthy message standing by their decision to fight for Collin to stay with them and to clarify their reasons for choosing to live in a senior living community in the first place.

https://www.facebook.com/melodie.passmore.7/posts/10213013487726514

In her post, she shared that she and her husband moved into the community four years ago. She clarified that they didn’t move there to be away from children but because they liked the house and the neighborhood. She also shared that some of her neighbors moved in due to its affordability.

“My immediate neighbors moved here because it was affordable, especially when living on SS or a pension. Not all of us have money.”

Melodie also wrote that the situation wasn’t planned and had no idea that the events would occur upon signing the lease.

“It’s amazing how one rule is more important than one person’s life.”

You can watch an interview with the family below.

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Sources: TODAY, Relieved, ABC 15 Arizona, CBS 5 Arizona