Lead Poisoning, a Stubborn Nemesis; Tenants in ‘Worst Landlords’ Bronx Buildings Take Wall Street to Court; CalPERS Bans Real Estate Investments that Displace Tenants; U.S. Offers a Hand to Those on Eviction’s Edge

Lead Poisoning, a Stubborn Nemesis; Tenants in ‘Worst Landlords’ Bronx Buildings Take Wall Street to Court; CalPERS Bans Real Estate Investments that Displace Tenants; U.S. Offers a Hand to Those on Eviction’s Edge

The pipe to the radiator wasn’t sealed correctly so steam filled the apartment for more than 8 hours, saturating the walls and ceiling, causing the kitchen linoleum to peel.

A three-month old baby in Louisiana died in her home from blood loss due to rat bites. There were holes in the walls and holes in the floor. Evidently, the landlord spent FEMA money earmarked to repair the house on something else, but the authorities were still trying to determine if they should file criminal charges against the parents!

The warranty of habitability, the landlord’s guarantee that he will provide you a unit with more amenities than a cave or a cardboard box, is implied in every lease, written or verbal.