Toxic Air in Residential Apartment
Mr. Thomas came through MTO’s doors as a walk-in. He was desperate for help because his apartment was constantly filled with smoke, debris, and other fumes. Despite his repeated pleas to fix the problem, his landlord had done nothing. Mr. Thomas’s seven-year-old son suffers from bronchial asthma. His unit’s noxious air exacerbated his son’s asthma, repeatedly landing him in the hospital emergency room. Mr. Thomas tried to work out a solution and even offered to pay money to the owner to let him out of his lease, but the owner denied his requests.
MTO’s Staff Attorney intervened on his behalf.
After some back and forth, the property owner learned about the potential legal consequences. As a result, they negotiated an agreement that allowed Mr. Thomas to move and receive needed relocation assistance. Now, Mr. Thomas and his son are living in a safe, healthy apartment without the threat of eviction or collections hanging over their heads.