zvongororo
New Member
I have been living in a newly renovated NYC apartment since July last year, and suffered recurring mice infestation. Recently, things have escalated and we caught/poisoned 12 mice in 2 weeks. I have a 6 month old baby and am concerned by this health hazard.
The source of the problem is my downstairs neighbor whose apartment is in a complete state of disrepair (I think he has mental health problems). His apt door is continually open with a stench and trash coming out to the corridor.
My landlord is apparently trying to evict and the case has been before the courts, for a while now, but no telling how long this will take. There is an exterminator that comes once a month, but this does little to help (the downstairs neighbor also does not let him in).
In the meantime, what options do I have from a legal point of view? I am paying a lot of rent for this apartment where the living conditions are currently not sanitary. Any advice much appreciated
The source of the problem is my downstairs neighbor whose apartment is in a complete state of disrepair (I think he has mental health problems). His apt door is continually open with a stench and trash coming out to the corridor.
My landlord is apparently trying to evict and the case has been before the courts, for a while now, but no telling how long this will take. There is an exterminator that comes once a month, but this does little to help (the downstairs neighbor also does not let him in).
In the meantime, what options do I have from a legal point of view? I am paying a lot of rent for this apartment where the living conditions are currently not sanitary. Any advice much appreciated
