This is totally off topic, but I'm about to lose my friggen mind!!! Over a year ago, we told our landlord(s) that there are squirrels in our attic! We've seen them actually going into a hole that's in the roof (they actually lifted the siding).
Anyway, I told the landlord that whatever is in the attack is big. The thumping was too hard for it to be a squirrel. Well, lo and friggen behold, my FH called me and said....
FH: Baby, did Al (my son) scrape the door with the garbage this morning? there's wood chips on the floor.
Me: No, if he had, I would've noticed it when I left this morning.
FH: (a little silence) Well, it looks like something was in here then.
Me: What in the hell do you mean something was in there?
FH: Oh shit. Something was in here yo! There's turds on the kitchen counter. The mother-father(you know what he really said) got out through the screen window in the kitchen.
Me: Shut the hell up and stop fockin playing. Please tell me that you're not serious! (I'm almost in tears now).
FH: I'm calling the landlord now.
Now, what if that shit was in there when my kids were leaving for school and attacked them? I tell you what would've happened! I would've ripped a new hole in the landlord. Y'all, I am NOT going back there until something is done. I am petrified of insects, rodents, etc. I have the biggest headache right about now. AND I AM PISSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If we withhold the rent until it's done, do we have to pay for April once the problem is fixed?
This is totally off topic, but I'm about to lose my friggen mind!!! Over a year ago, we told our landlord(s) that there are squirrels in our attic! We've seen them actually going into a hole that's in the roof (they actually lifted the siding).
Anyway, I told the landlord that whatever is in the attack is big. The thumping was too hard for it to be a squirrel. Well, lo and friggen behold, my FH called me and said....
FH: Baby, did Al (my son) scrape the door with the garbage this morning? there's wood chips on the floor.
Me: No, if he had, I would've noticed it when I left this morning.
FH: (a little silence) Well, it looks like something was in here then.
Me: What in the hell do you mean something was in there?
FH: Oh shit. Something was in here yo! There's turds on the kitchen counter. The mother-father(you know what he really said) got out through the screen window in the kitchen.
Me: Shut the hell up and stop fockin playing. Please tell me that you're not serious! (I'm almost in tears now).
FH: I'm calling the landlord now.
Now, what if that shit was in there when my kids were leaving for school and attacked them? I tell you what would've happened! I would've ripped a new hole in the landlord. Y'all, I am NOT going back there until something is done. I am petrified of insects, rodents, etc. I have the biggest headache right about now. AND I AM PISSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If we withhold the rent until it's done, do we have to pay for April once the problem is fixed?
DAYUM!!!
First of all, I'm no attorney, but I've been thru something similiar. First thing...TAKE PICTURES!! Get a newspaper reflecting the date on the pics & include that in the photo. DO NOT tear off the date from the paper, but put the entire newspaper in the pic. This wil show the date that the pic was taken & prove it to be true!
Did you contact the landlord? If not, do so immediately. When did you first notice the hole? Have you mentioned this to the landlord already? When you & FH noticed them in the attic? If you can, try to follow-up w/the landlord thru emails even if it's just to recap (in case this goes to small claims court, you've covered some bases & did the proactive approach). I would let the landlord know that this is now a health hazard as the fecal matter may be contaminaed (use gloves). Also, the animals may be rabid (meaning they're carrying rabies) & you do not need them biting anyone in the home. I'm not sure of your states laws regarding the rent, but I surely would make the landlord aware that you are witholding the rent until this is rectified.
I hope this helps girl. I had them in my home as well & then those F'ers had the nerve to invite in a freakin' raccoon. So, just cover your clothes, furniture (they will have a field day on your sofa cushions), & do not leave out sweets. Please let me know how you make out. I'm prayin' 4 u....and don't hurt nobody either!!
Relax, relate, release....
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OMG Askalot, my prayers are with you. That would piss me off too! I am afraid of anything that has more legs than me! I wouldn't go back either and hold off on your rent until you get it fixed.
Delight yourself in The Lord & He will give you the desires of your heart!Ps 37
Girl, you handled this even better than I would. I don't do rodents of any kind. I am going to pray for you and your family. Whatever you do, also put it in writing and mail it to your landlord. You don't want them to turn around and say that you never told them that you weren't paying or that there was a problem.
Good luck!
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Thanks ladies for all of your help/suggestions. FH immediately called the landlord yesterday and he came by around 6:30 last night. I did indeed take pictures but didn't do the newspaper thing. :-( The "hole" that's in my bathroom is from an air ventilation fan. FH took the cover off when the cord that turns it on and off broke. So the little mother-father came in through there. I did a full inspection of the house last night. The squirrel didn't touch anything else. There was a garbage bag in my kitchen too - nothing. It looks like what happened is, he found a hole went in it, found out it didn't lead to outside and tried to get the hell out of there. He went straight towards the front door, couldn't get out that way, ran and jumped on the counter then bolted out of the window.
The landlord sealed the "hole" last night and went into the attack to make sure there were no more (FH was right behind him looking too). FH disinfected the kitchen with bleach. The roof is getting fixed, traps are being put in this morning for any more squirrels (or whatever) by pest control, we're getting a new door and new screen window. The landlord was very sympathetic. But, I didn't give 2 rats azz yesterday about that.
We are witholding the rent until this weekend when everything should be fixed.
Askalot I'm glad your landlord came to get a handle on things. I hope everything works out and gets fixed quickly.
Delight yourself in The Lord & He will give you the desires of your heart!Ps 37
Askalot I dont advice you to with hold the rent because he could take you to court and win. I would however suggest that you contact rodent control and get his behind in trouble. The city would send someone out and fine him.
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THanks house.
That's one thing I was telling FH. Before the landlord came out, I was all for withholding the rent. But, after he came out and really went to working on things, I felt better. My scary butt even stayed there last night. lol