Westchester Square couple: Leak from ceiling collapse is causing health concerns
A Westchester Square couple says after a part of their ceiling collapsed in their apartment, they are dealing with a huge leaking issue that is causing health concerns.
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Jan 13, 2020, 2:57 AM
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Updated 1,769 days ago
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A Westchester Square couple says after a part of their ceiling collapsed in their apartment, they are dealing with a huge leaking issue that is causing health concerns.
John Sepulveda and his girlfriend say they spent their Christmas trying to save their apartment after the ceiling collapsed with non-stop leaking.
They claim every time the tenants upstairs shower or use the toilet, the water comes down into their apartment.
Sepulveda says his girlfriend, who is too embarrassed to go on camera, suffered an asthma attack after inhaling the smell of mold.
They say they bought endless amounts of baking soda and bleach to try to kill the smell, but nothing works.
"We lost all our paperwork, all our clothes," Sepulveda says.
They claim they've called the landlord numerous times and receive no help, which is why they're taking him to court this week.
"All I want him to do is take care of this. Don't ignore us. I mean, everybody should live like a human being," says Sepulveda.
News 12 reached out to the landlord for comment, but has not heard back yet.
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