Please help!

originally posted by: ReAdY2AsCeNd
Thanks everyone for posting some great advice. It is much appreciated!

Things I have found out:

1. Can't call the police because the manager of the building dates the Chief of Police (they are obviously notorious for retaliation - since three people were evicted because they made waves in the past - according to other tenants I have spoke with in the building).

2. The City of ______ owns the building and none of the people I called will touch it (everyone rubs elbows with the powerful here and can't get a blemish against them, otherwise they will be banished from the "in" crowd).

3. I was referred to legal aid by the person who runs the Apartment Association.

Guess the last step is to contact legal aid and see who they can refer me to. I feel like I have stepped into the twilight zone here.

4.) Call. The. Media.

a reply to: caladonea

im with this guy, thats horrible i hope the problem is sorted quickly and your mum is ok

If you have time maybe you could talk to all the tenants and record their issues as well, take it to Legal aid. Any conversions you have with building management or officials could be done through email since it well be in writing. But if funding gets cut your mother may not have a place to stay, get a back up plan. Good luck.

It sounds like you are going to have to go outside of your immediate area, call in the big guns, call your state's Attorney General or go online and fill out an complaint form, give your phone number. It is his/her job to take care of crimes when there is a disconnect with local law enforcement.

It is difficult to believe the horrible conditions and no one willing to help. It sounds like something out of the dark ages, are you in the south?

Please keep us informed and let us know when you get some results/help. Don't give up.