I am so sorry to hear that youve been suffering. If the landlord is ignoring your concerns or failing to maintain a safe environment, you can contact a landlord/tenant lawyer for assistance and guidance. Will be adding it to my policy. That puts the landlord on notice that theres a dangerous condition and will also provide important evidence that might become important if an injury happens. The executives were aware of this due to multiple domestic calls made to the police. I got angry and then he called me over to sit in this chair and I just got up and left the second time. Cops came, took my statement, she was not arrested!!!!!!!???? Ive never had something like this happen before and am at a loss for what to do to get it to stop. The manager at the time was not a people person at all, and she lacked the skills. I dont mean to sound flip, but a neighbor doesnt have any authority to tell you where you can or cannot direct your eyes. In the kitchen their were cigarettes behind the new stove. Other neighbors started to notice the activity and told me they think they are seeking drugs due to the drug paraphernalia being left around and the foot traffic coming in and out, not to mention our vehicles were being broke into. From CaliforniaI live in a homeless shelter thats ran by turning point of California my name is Tiffany I live in Fresno in this supposed housing service program we signed a contract that was Fed up in signing by the fact that there was so many people entering this housing service project now it says they feed us three times a day they dont it says they will fix anything thats wrong with our rooms I have been waiting since February 2nd for the water in my bathtub to be fixed so that it will not leak it is now June 3rd and there is yellow at the bottom of my bathtub from the water leaking constantly on a twenty-four hour basis there is no weather stripping between the door frame and my door in the contract it says that they do room searches are they allowed to do room searches every three days and invade my privacy one of the staff members got caught going through my things without previously notifying me of that she was going through my personal drawers no 48 hour notice no 24-hour notice now as far as I was told this is a housing service not jail or a prison we are not allowed to leave before 8 in the morning and after 10 at night they say they also say we are not allowed in each others rooms because of covid as far as I knew if the person entering your room or residence was not a tenant there they were not allowed to come in your room or residents due to covid but yet they do when we are not here and they want to do a room search ballroom check they come in as they please leaving my personal things vulnerable to their hands things have came up missing the other day a girl died in the back of an asthma attack or a heart attack one of the two the staff here tried to use that to their advantage but instead of telling the truth they lied and said that she died of an overdose so that they could rummage through our drawers all of our personal belongings now can somebody tell me what a girl dying have an asthma attack or even if it was overdose has to do with me and my drawers in my room and them invading my personal space whenever they feel the need to if they knock on our door and tell us theyre doing a room check and we have just gotten out of the shower they tell us we have two minutes to get dressed and then theyre coming in whats up with that I dont understand that theyre firing the security guard I thought they were legally obligated to keep us safe someone may have to look at the turning point website for me because I have a reading comprehension problem I have to have somebody read it to me in order for me to understand everything and when I signed the contract here she did not read it to me she cat told me the basics when I already had told her I have a reading comprehension problem now dont you think she should have read the whole contract to me or forward how do I get out of this contract so that they may not invade my personal space my privacy go through my things pretty much accused us of being the reason that girl died I dont even know that girl never even met her in my life Im in one of the new homeless shelters in a hotel called project roomkey I need help theyre coming to do a room check today and Im tired of feeling like I have to let them in my personal space the ones that come in our rooms are not even housing officers Ive looked up a few things online and understand a few things but not everything can somebody please help me anybody out there feel free to look at the website or some legal ways I can get out of this contract please please help me I feel like a prisoner I feel like Im trapped Im 34 years old and have a 6 year old child Im not a 6 year old child whats a 34 year old mother somebody help all of us here for them to fire the security guards I think should not be allowed that is concerning to me I may not be the smartest person in the world but Im kind of intelligent and not dense too, From CaliforniaIf theres nothing you can do you can also state that too, From OklahomaFrom Oklahoma: I told her not to allow my family in this apt. About a 6 by 6 . Nothing came of it. building and ignored me until the third time when he turned his head to the left and said something to dismiss me. My landlord refuses to even cover my out of pocket expenses much less any pain and permanent damage. Am I misinterpreting? She kept taking her cell phone sticking it in my face and acting like she was going to hit me. The place is also very old and nothing was updated. Once knocked me out and the other time broke a bone in my foot. I would appreciate some advice? Find out how great living can be at Grace Court in Fort Mitchell, KY. Our friendly and welcoming leasing staff is ready and waiting for you to come by for a tour. I e asked to leave my apartment 3 months early because I do not feel safe. I inquired about the things I was aware of then, at which point they disclosed to me that a recent roof repair of some sort took place on the apartment I share walls with next to me, but they were not aware of any issues occurring from the leak into mine. During the email process with FH, my neighbor (in the connecting duplex) called FH, asked for the lady (by name) I just moved into my apartment 2 1/2 weeks ago, i was having family dinner a few nights ago..i dont have livingroom furniture yet, so my family member where sitting on bean bag chairs and one person sat on the stairs..my family member seen in a crease in my apartment going up the stairs which looked like gum he picked at it to remove it it flung across room he goes to pick it up and it was a small bag of drugs. They clamed my micro wave. Whether or not you can sue likely depends on the frequency of the shooting. Its an agreement we have because i cant make out what is said on the phone. she may be able to keep her screen door please check into it for her. From OregonI live in the back of a huge older home. His behavior has been erratic and he has also breached the roommate agreement. My landlord put me in a second floor apartment, when Ive now found out that she has a first floor apt. Is it really not the landlords responsibility to put up that fence to provide us with safety and peace of mind? She wont even try to find the source. Every year, thousands of people sustain injuries ranging from a minor scratch to being crippled in slip and fall accidents. That was 3 weeks ago now and they continue to smoke. When I asked about this, I was told that we would get our new key in a day or two. I also can not bend it at all. Its not clear to me why you are being evicted, but it may be worth talking to a landlord-tenant attorney to see if its a wrongful eviction. On the front of the property is 2 semi-detached houses (3 apartments total), which have been tenanted for more than 10 years by the same residences. Noone is taking me seriously. My asthma was stable with only an occasional problem, perhaps once or twice a year. He also doesnt listen when i tell him to stop running. In 3 days I have not not heard anything from the office. The plastic thickness & a slight yellow color is nothing like I have. They cant control other peoples behavior, but they might be able to do something like installing additional protections on windows that will help to prevent bullets or other objects from entering. Please feel free to use the Enjuris law firm directory to find an attorney in your area who can help. We didnt have a choice in rentals due to financial circumstances, but we should still be allowed to live In A safe home wherever we go. However, it also sounds like there might be criminal activity, too. Which, I did when it happened again, this time with the drunk man wandering to our front door and banging on it looking for his girlfriend, who had left the premises. I guess I laid in the yard for over 20 minutes before I was able to get up. The two men then robbed my roommate. From ConnecticutRothman Real Estate LLC of Manchester, CT condoned actions by other tenants even after these tenants glued my front door key hole, placed poop at my front door, and caused me to have a gran mal seizure from sleepless nights due to overnight noise from them. I filed hardship for 6 months of back rent due to losing my job and my ex leaving me with no rent he owes. Can I make the landlord give me the first floor apt? From OhioI visit my elderly mother each day me and my children at tenant at my mothers apartment complex attacked and assaulted my grandson she is charged with assault and my daughter and grandchildren received a restraining order againt the tenant but now I am being evicted by my apartment complex for unauthorized tenants how is this possible and they were attacked i have the police report showing who was the aggressor. They said there was nothing we could do and we definitely dont have the money for a lawyer. Later that day, Otis Elevator truck was there repairing it. Its like a revolving door. The lady the lives between them seen the entire thing and reported it. All of us received rent increases two months ago as they said we were now month to month renters. Attempting or committing violence against these people isnt the answer. Though I dont have all the information, having unauthorized tenants and being assaulted sound like two separate issues. My boyfriend jumped up of the couch and grabbed her from behind restraining her. My fall was so severe that I was unable to stand and any attempt to stand was met with severe pain. Similarly, if your landlord failed to properly maintain or install the heater, then he may be liable. Please help. I have videos of my grandsons walking not running and she bangs so loudly shes scaring the.m. Not only that, but the house was built in the 40s and I have concerns about lead paint with renovators sanding down walls, as children are EXTREMELY susceptible to lead poisoning. I have called and left messages before noone has called back after I was referred by a local attorney. From ArizonaI live in a 55+ manufactured home community In Arizona. No insulation. The police came. 2 years later nothing was ever fixed. Its been so much hes done I cant write it all. Hello, Kai. We are highly rated in the city for being one of the more affordable communities. If you ever believe that your personal safety is being threatened, you should definitely call the police. Please help! It could be 7am, it could be 530pm, it could be 8pm, sometimes it was all three. I am a tenant and so I dont know what rights I have and what I can do about this. It doesnt sound like your landlord is doing that. Were not true, first, that I was In ano apartment complex that would take 30% of my incomemail. I paid full amount this month and a seperate one for arrears. As part of the sale of the property the landlord has been having the soil tested, water monitoring wells were drilled (now being decommissioned). When I walk my dog the area is also dark which scares me as there has been coyotes in the area. They were already in the house going through all of our stuff. My request of maintenance not being completed and mark as completed. When I came home, I found a long black kinky hair, (Still have it), in my kitchen, stuck to a paper towel. I suggest consulting a lawyer who can review the facts and evidence and advise on the apartment complexs liability. Is there another reason this carpet was disposed of in such a manner? Can I sue my landlord if the roommate gets physical and hurts me? What can i do about this? I have tried to get transferred and I complained but they said if we move you from being in far of living here and you not feeling safe then that will open doors for me to move anyone else who feels the same way. From FloridaGood afternoon. The home was rented to you, so you need to be responsible for who is living there and what happens to it. From OregonI live in HUD apartments and I have sole custody of my two children 3 and 6. My flipflop got stuck in the crack in that stair. From your post, it sounds like you live in private housing thats not owned or controlled by SUNY. I have been here for 6 years. His response was to ask me to come out to fight him and when I declined, The maintenance employee called the police and said he heard someone cry for help and sounds of a fight from my apartment. What do you recommend that I do about this situation? Yes, the landlord has a responsibility to maintain tenant safety, especially if they are aware of the possibility of dangerous or criminal behavior. He should be complying with certain standards for health and safety and should notify you and make accommodations if your living space will be affected. I personally approached them 4 times about the smoke and they denied everything and anything. An upstairs condo owner opens his windows or goes onto his balcony and makes our lives unsafe bc we quite smoking over 20 yrs ago & they smoke the worst Skunk Weed ever! I did and they accompany me downstairs where we waited. I have been unable to get out of a chair for two weeks now and I am at my wits end At what to do to get help. I was talking about the stove on social media & another staff member. From NorthI moved to this state into this complex on Sept 15, 2020. I know nothing of this type of thing. The security gate, is left open almost all the time. Its been a nightmare. Apartment break-ins and theft, vehicle break-ins in the garages, vandalism, and mail theft have all happened at an alarming rate recently. A lot will depend on the specifics of the case, and a lawyer in your area will be able to review the terms of your lease agreement and determine what your recourse is. I live by the pool in the building and people from all over just walk in. police came and took his four guns out of his apartment. After a few minutes of knocking on the door, I hear a drilling in my door and then the door unlocked. Also the necessary repairs are not getting done and tenants are suffering in this Arizona heat without proper cooling. Assault and battery charges and felony destruction of property charges pending with the commonwealth attorney She notes: A civil lawyer can make sure that every stone has been turned over and that all remedies are looked into.. Some of us have lived here 15 years. We tried everything they are doing anything to get ride of us before we expose everyone involved. You might wish to review the terms of your lease. Tried to call and complain to main authority again. I have panic attacks when I have to go outside to care for my animals and he is outside which is almost all the time. Now he expects me to pay ALL of the bills, or get out now. I also think hes got a secret gps in my car, I tell him Im going to visit my daughter and he knows Im lying and Im going to Madison. I found out that the PM had called my brother-in-law, my brother in law called my son-in-law, My son-in-law told me, he brought my daughter to my apt. Someone took a picture of the mess being trashed & blames it on my house work. Over 10 shots into my home with me in my two sons as we hid for cover in fear I called my grandmother and the police. I have a job that requires trust and safety as well. They seem to want to retaliate by complaning about my looking up. You can find one here by searching for whats available in your state: https://www.enjuris.com/personal-injury-law/state-bar-association-directory.html. He keeps yelling crap at me from his front porch honking his car alarm because where he parks is right by our trailer. I was never made aware of this hole. A few inspectors from Seattle came out and were blown away not understanding what this black stuff is? I ended up paying for the renovations of my bathroom which he will not pay me for . Yes, your landlord is responsible for your safety to a certain extent. The landlord does have a duty to ensure that any construction or maintenance on the property is done in a way that meets health and safety standards. About 15 of us do not have a lease because the complex manager quit and the parent company has been unable to hire a replacement. The soft spot was first reported in April of 2019. maintenance noted the issue in may/june of 2019 during a walk through and I requested it to be fixed in September of 2019 in the online format again. Two times now I have had a vehicle stolen from the apartment complex which tells me safety is not a concern for this apartment complex. The hallways have use pampers cigarettes buds drug wrappers and more. Is there anything I can do? He went nuts. I have a migraine headache, my eyes are so dry they hurt. They were they only ones who could have told her about FH, my income status (I am on SSDI) and my rental status (how my rent gets paid). First, it sounds like you know who hit your car. My landlord claims she is a Property Manager but has never posted her San Diego business license nor will she show it to me. He tries, but its like someone else is at the wheel. The initial retaliation by the apt manager has been happening since I moved in 4 months ago and she is upset because I called her boss to ask why I was being charged 714.00 on the day I moved in and was never mentioned during my rental application process or on ANY of my lease agreements. Yelling that its too loud and making his ceiling fall. It makes a grinding sound that I hear very clearly in my apartment. Whats worse is when the daycare is over and her own personal life and children are home there is no manners , respect or common curtesy to the level of noise they make. When I spoke to them on this occasion, I expressed my displeasure and it was ONLY disclosed to me at this point- that the previous tenant had flooded the place b/c he left the toilet running after being ill and falling asleep; but rest assured theres nothing to worry about and it was taken care of [(also it should be noted that there was a roof collapse in 1996 which may or may not stil be of some consequence, idk)] Fast-forward one week and the low spot is increasing in size outward in an oval-shape, pops/clicks can be heard in the walls sporadically but w/ an ever increasing frequency, wave-like rolling movement can be felt from virtually any place in the apartment, tilting of furniture (bed/nightstands/coffee table/dining table/and entire kitchen) can be seen at various points during this process at first, but consistently so now. You can also call your wifi provider and verify that your settings are secure and see if they can offer you any additional protections. However, I do pay a hefty amount of rent and expect to be safe in my home and not have to comfort 2 terrified children in their own home everyday. My primary goal is protecting myself from this situation. The Center once provided services for a client who was raped, stabbed and left to die by a maintenance worker at her apartment complex. The landlord refuses to do anything to remove his drug addict friends, and if I complain, he threatens to evict me. The property manager explained that I did not respond within 24 hours, and that they had to make sure that there wasnt anyone dead in my apartment. Im pretty confident they told this other individual the same thing. hello, my car was stolen in my parking lot in my apartment building and there is cameras everywhere in the parking but the management dont want to give it to me and I think that they arent working, what can I do? Got a local lawyer who didnt help, but forged my name on three documents that I have in my possession because my sister told me get the file from lawyer. The landlord doesnt even know the people who moved in, all he care about is the rent. I contacted Taylorville PD to report it and insurance company and landlords. The majority of these crimes are reported, as can be seen on the local sheriff crime map. I would have your spouse draft a letter requesting that the light be fixed and send it certified mail to the landlord. When we walked back my 6 year old daughter being a child put her handprint in the cement. Im a retired nurse who works at home now in Quality Assurance and I can assure you Im not crazy. From MinnesotaIi moved from my last place due to someone I was in a relationship with obtain master key to keep coming in and now I have great day reason to suspect I have had my apt unauthorized entry I had reported to the office but get nothing but no assistance. i still havenot tqlked with the owner personally and i want to know how bad this guy really messed up or if this is just me feeling entitled to better treatent by a owner of property other people pay for. Brown Trial Firm (Waco, Texas) I only had a 6 month lease, but Covid hit in like my second month there. Check with your local legal aid organization or your State Bar for free (or reduced cost) legal representation. There are criminal and civil elements to this, and my suggestion is that you contact a lawyer. Can I pursue legal action against them if they continue to refuse responsibility for their negligence? Your name (required) The name you provide here will be published with your comment. They said there was plastic stick to a burner. Until last year when our downstairs move in last year. Certainly, I think it would be reasonable for you to ask your landlord to require any maintenance people or others who need to enter your apartment to wear a mask. From ArkansasMy son was served an eviction notice for 24 hours. When I left my home I did not have any bugs or ants there but when I got back there was a colony of ants coming from behind my stove. As far as the noise is concerned, you can check your lease agreement to see if there are any references to quiet hours or rules regarding noise. I want to have a safe environment for my neighbors and I, not wait for the shoe to drop. Each time I have pleaded with my landlord to add cameras and better lighting to no avail the last robbery at my store,,this last robbery was very traumatic shots were fired I was pistol-whipped the robbers lock me inside of my door inside of my store my back door to the establishment has always beencemtemted close ,which is an fire hazard death trap. Because I draw the line at being threatened and having my children insulted. From CaliforniaOne of my neighbors is constantly working on his car every day, causing a lot of noise, oil stains on concrete, gas and fumes are released in air which eventually makes its way into residents apartments. When I did so, I provided temporary/easy solutions to help until they worked out a long-term one, and have checked in numerous times with multiple people in management, but nothing has changed. Then shut off the vehicle then restarted the vehicle and left it running for awhile once again my apartment filled up with fumes. There has been several violent attacks and security and management know who is leading these attacks. I have followed up today with them to ask their plan to keep the property and the tenants safe. *Prices are subject to change. I know when I leave home two of them comes in my apartment and steals from me. I have told my landlord of this and she said the care taker would take care of this. Keep in mind that the plaintiff would have to show that he or she would not have been mugged if the landlord had taken the above-described steps (which, depending on the circumstances, might be difficult to show). There are definitely personal injury lawyers who work on a contingency basis, but I wonder if perhaps they need some costs paid up front in order to cover expenses associated with investigating your claim. What are our rights knowing this person living above our apartment is a felon at large? We called & emailed office more than we should have & received no response at all (prior to coronavirus). Backing up a bit, So very shortly after myself and 5 children moved in, it was very clear that this one particular neighbor and her boyfriend were not good people to live right next door to. He hurried back out of the garage. Most importantly, was the landlord aware that this person was in the complex and posed a danger to tenants? can I help you with something! Under the advisement and guidance from my local police precinct I am going to take him to court. She also talked to an protective investigator who has 6 police records & that woman hassled me some more. The outdoor AC unit is covered in a white substance and have asked for it to be cleaned. The final escalation to this point was last week. Do they have any recourse getting their apartment cleaned and repaired where its safe and healthy living environment? I suffered a TBI and back injury. The property manager sided with the other tenant & advised he had a right to protect himself. Help? I have a three family house. Most states do have some liability on the part of a landlord to ensure tenant safety, particularly if the landlord was aware that a dangerous condition existed. Im asking the insurance for the pictures & complaint to add to my report. However, if shootings are uncommon and random, theres little your landlord can do to protect them and therefore he or she is likely not liable. Since that day she has called & texted my phone, even messaging me on social media( when she cant reach me via her other attempts) almost daily, wanting an update on her money, and even insisting i tell her how im trying to come up with her money, and if i dont respond to her when she tries to make contact she, accuses me of being lazy,sleeping all day, or even makes statements that im not getting her money bc im being treated bad in my relationship, and she even comes to my home, and BEATS on the door until i answer to address how im trying to come up with the money i owe. HE REFUSES TO FIX ANYTHING. I had already turned the lights on in my name and they were using my electricity. That sounds like an uncomfortable situation and were sorry to hear that you fear endangerment. I have video. If the owners knew the dog was dangerous but failed to leash the dog, theyre probably negligent. I dont think this relates to the fact that she rents my place. Can I file a civil suit against her? Never heard it sound like that before. Ever since I been smelling very strong marijuana smoke that has been a nuisance and causes me a great deal of anxiety. While Im stressed to the hilt, suffering severe anxiety, am terrified to leave my apartment, and am waiting on pins and needles for answers. If you believe this dog isnt a service animal and the property manager is aware and permitting it, you can contact the rental company or property owner and make a complaint. If so, I would write a letter to your landlord asking her to take this step. He will not sign to let me out of the lease. The neighbor did quiet down some, but started purposefully doing what she could to bother me more and more. My dad was on the stairs with nala when a pitbull rushed her and started to fight with nala. She is disabled due to Cystic Fibrosis, but is still largely independent, only occasionally requiring our assistance. If there was no way for your landlord to foresee that this could happen, it would be hard to claim their responsibility for your husbands injury. 2007 is when I started working for her, Intermittently. I have three separate CSPOs ex parte. Be well! What can I do for me and my kids ? And I am still fighting to get him back somehow. Our rent is $550 a month and thats including water and lawn maintenance. Hello, Moniquee. I hope that this situation resolves quickly and that youre staying safe. Ive complained to my landlord multiple times-twice on the phone and twice through e-mails (the landlord took 6 weeks to get back to me) and they tell me they have addressed the Issue with the neighbors. Can I ask landlord to provide us with a safe door? I dont know all the details here, but landlords cant evict tenants over legitimate complaints. The federal Fair Housing Act also says that a landlord must make certain reasonable accommodations at the landlords own expense for a tenant who has a disability. It was as though he was saying I may have changed the lock but he can still get in. Nothing was missing out of my car, thankfully thats because I had just cleaned it the day before. (House had plaster walls and ceilings.) I slammed down on my tail bone so hard that I just sat there for a minute. They might not be obligated to provide it to you, though. I was not notified, or informed about it. Most attorneys offer free initial consultations and can help you take the next steps, which may include fixing the electricity yourself and deducting the cost from your rent. Once I informed the landlord, I received notice to vacate. I tolerate them because although theyre insanely loud and chaotic and have constant running, jumping, screaming, hollering, and body-slamming children, at LEAST they usually stop by 9pm. It protects both their and your interests, and if you ever do get into a situation where you need legal intervention, a written document is often the only way to prove that a contract exists or has been breached.

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