One of the worst things that can ever happen to anyone is a bug infestation, or rat infestation.
It is traumatic.
Can be painful.
Can hospitalize someone.
Around 1986 I rented an apartment from the Heysers if I recall their name correctly on Diamond Street. It was a cool little neighborhood with small restaurants in walking distance.
I don't know what point I realized there were a pack of rats in the infrastructure?
I would leave weekends and come back to a nightmare that the Heysers, the property owners would due nothing about implying take it or leave it.
It was so severe the City of Grand Rapids had to know the property flaws.
There was not a procedure to notify residents of their rights then nor now nationally that I am aware of ? Every State Legislature prints tenants rights handbooks. There is Legal Aide in every City. Could be www.legalaide.org?
If you're a teen you should study these guidebooks with rules to live by while still in high school to prepare for your rental future. A problem ridden apartment will effect your spirit, income, prospects and perhaps your entire life will be lost due to callousness.
Perceptions can lead to depression.
Perceptions can lead to depression.
The objective is to be a homeowner.
All landlords have issues that are the cost of doing business from staff to critters.
Know your rights. You don't want to be terrified nor your guests.
Keepsakes are irreplaceable.
Keepsakes are irreplaceable.
God bless you in your quest for equality.
by Patricia Britt 2020 Copyright
