roaches, falling on ice and other unresolved renter problems

By rlstreet

I can’t figure out where to go next. I have lived all over the world, yet I move back to Maine and now the building we live in has what are known as Greman Roaches. My landlord gave us all a can of Raid and told us to remove everything and spray. I am a single mother of 2 young children and I work full time.  1. This spray is unsafe and I would not be able to do it with the kids in the house and 2. isn’t this the responsibility of the landlord?

Over the last 2 winters, my kids and I have fallen numerous times on the icy driveway, sidewalks and stairs. We have a dificult time getting him to plow the snow and the other tenant and I have taken to clearing the stairs and walk ways ourselves and helping each other get unstuck after the huge storms. We have inadiquate lighting in entry ways and when I have called to report a problem either I end up fixing it myself (or in some cases my father) or and most often, things dont get done.

This is m second winter fighting with the landlord about the icy conditions in the apartment areas. This morning after I fell, I made sure to see my PCP to get a letter of proof that I was seen for the injuries caused by the fall. I dont know where to go with this. Who can I report these problems to and can I really do anything about it?

I’m fed up and in pain tonight. HELP?!

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