If my apartment is infested with roaches and I’ve been bitten twice, what should I do?
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If my apartment is infested with roaches and I’ve been bitten twice, what should I do?
Also, all of my furniture and my television are ruined.
Asked on June 4, 2014 under Real Estate Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
Shawn Jackson / The Jackson Law Firm, P.C.
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
First, take pictures of the problems for your records; second, call the landlord to inform them about the issues, third, call the local housing tenant board in your community, fourth, call the health department and a pest exterminator...then call an attorney of your choice.
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