Submitted by TheTurquoisePen t3_10h584k in newhaven
Does anyone know who you can call if your landlord is ignoring requests to fix things like long-term heating problems and pest control. I’m new and don’t quite know where to look to get some help.
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TheTurquoisePen OP t1_j56nj0d wrote
Ugh…thanks so much for the direction.
YankeeinNCandIhateit t1_j5712pf wrote
I wish I had better experiences to report. I can give you Justin Elicker's cell number. Not that it did me any good.
buried_lede t1_j57beek wrote
LCI used to be a little better.
Professional-Tour621 t1_j59g63f wrote
What do you hate about NC?
YankeeinNCandIhateit t1_j59xcfh wrote
It's a terrible place to work. Low wages, toxic and abusive employers, zero labor laws to protect employees.
I left NC for an identical job in CT. My base salary went up over 50%, my workload reduced 20%, and I have a Union that has already proven their chops to stop attempts at management from screwing employees.
It's a beautiful state, with very small minded people. If you aren't a hetero, cis white male conservative Christian - WASPs only (and no, Catholics aren't Christians by their standards), you are an outsider and will be treated as such.
Many, many people that I have seen move from other areas to NC ended up leaving after some time because it just doesn't fit their cultural/worldviews.
Professional-Tour621 t1_j5a7awp wrote
That’s the answer I’m looking for. Thank you and sorry you had to experience that!
WholeComparison130 t1_j5ark2o wrote
https://ctlawhelp.org/en/energy-utility-problems-landlords This might have more information for heating, depending on the nature of the maintenance problem
RecommendationDue68 t1_j5djfbt wrote
There have been a few tenants unions organizing in New Haven, it may be worthwhile to see if any have for your landlord since there's power in numbers. Too many garbage landlords in this city.
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YankeeinNCandIhateit t1_j56n5hm wrote
File complaints with the city (LCI). You have to wait 21 days before filing a complaint with the court. The housing inspectors in New Haven are a useless crop, and their management is even worse, but you must have the documentation to actually force action via the courts. Good luck. My experience in this town has been nothing short of a nightmare.