Submitted by BurntHippie t3_zpfztb in pittsburgh
Hi my father in law (70) has not had heat for over a month. Things have been fine while the weather was warm but with the drop in temp things have gotten really cold in his apartment. He claims they keep telling him they are getting quotes, but it doesn’t seem like they are to me. He also tells me the apartment above him also does not have heat.
He is elderly, on government assistance, and has had multiple transplants. He is very high risk to get complications if he gets sick. My plan is to call the office tomorrow and get them to commit to a date of some kind. But I would also like to file a complaint with the proper people since this has been going on since before thanksgiving.
The apartment is in the turtle creek/ east Pittsburgh area.
Update 12/20/2022 Yesterday I called every agency short of the news and left my messages. My FIL has had multiple visits from different agencies that are going to put pressure on the management. I was also informed by my FIL there is another 70+ person without heat in this building.
Today I went to the management office since they have not returned mine, or my FIL calls. As of December 1st, the building is under new management and the previous management did not disclose the furnace issues during the sell process. There is a furnace company coming out this Friday to fix/repair/replace the furnace. In the meantime, I have provided my FIL an oil heater, and a new heated blanket. It is keeping his living room very warm; I also provided the option to stay at my house until the heat is fixed.
I have spoken briefly with a lawyer, but our wish is to just have his heat fixed. If things are not fixed Friday, I will be speaking with the lawyer again next week.
Once resolved plan on removing all the details and providing all the links provided to me for any others who may have these issues in the future.
THank you all for everything.
TehJonezi t1_j0sr1cp wrote
Health Department
Resource Link on Landlords
Given his age
I have a space heater he can have if that helps