Who do I even CALL?

By sflowers

I moved into an apartment in Clifton Park, New York about a year ago.  Had some trouble–mold in the bathroom, but nothing too serious.  About a month ago I started getting bites.  Spent way over $100 going to the doctor because I was allergic to whatever was biting me.  At first we thought it was fleas, then we found out that there was this terrible, terrible infestation of bed bugs in the apartment right below us.  It’s spread to my apartment, and the one beside them, and our next door neighbor. 

 

have had well over 100 bites and several outbreaks of hives. The owners of the apartment won’t say anything to us–they won’t even admit that there’s a problem.  I found out through the exterminator.  It’s completely vile.  Just disgusting.  I can’t stay in the apartment.  We’re living with my brother for the time being. 

 

I tried to call the NYS health department and they referred me to Saratoga County H.D., which told me they did not deal with envrionmental issues and referred me to… a number that wasn’t in service.  I have no idea what to do.  Just 18 years old.  Someone help ):

Edited on: Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 5:40 am

2 Responses to “Who do I even CALL?”

My response: (We welcome stories, examples, explanations, answers and a touch of your personality)
 

Bam

May 17th, 2011 8:05 am

It’s supposed to be a landlord’s thing to do. Have you tried talking to him again? Get some proof just to make sure. A photo perhaps. Or you can file a complaint through RPA. That would really call your landlord’s attention.


Jahzeel

May 31st, 2011 8:34 am

As soon as you learn that you have bedbugs, you need to advise your landlord of the problem. In writing, if you don’t get an immediate response by other means (send by certified mail, return receipt requested, and keep the receipt with a copy of your letter). You may inform your neighbors that you have a bedbug problem. If they don’t know that they have a problem of their own, they may need encouragement to address it immediately. They should be checking to see whether they also have bedbugs or taking steps to keep the bugs out of their apartments. You may need to organize your building so that you can work as a group to put more pressure on the landlord to take care of the problem. You have the right to a bedbug-free environment. The landlord must eradicate the infestation. If your landlord refuses to take the necessary steps, you can file a complaint with the city department of Housing Preservation and Development.


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