Q: Mr xxx. 26 yr old, went into apt. hes now sick carbon monoxide poisoning mold dampness rust electricity faults
no door on bathroom, light outside to walk down stairs not working extremely dangerous. In the bedroom none of the plugs work.
His furniture and clothes, etc. have been made unusable as covered with mold, even his expensive guitar.
I really do not think the health department would allow this place to be habitated as there is danger lurking everywhere; so many bugs. Even the dampness has worked itself up the walls
He can only afford pro bono attorney as he is an orphan. his father passed away a few years ago, and I have been left as a single mother of 6 children.
A: He should contact the legal aid /legal services in Pittsburgh; ask for their housing group; if they say they don't handle that ask if any of their attorneys left for private practice. Call that person.
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