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- There has been an ongoing rodent infestation issue in our apartment complex since December. At first, the issue involved mice, but now that it is summer, we have had sightings of a rat inside our unit. This has become a serious health and safety concern. The traps currently in the unit are our own traps, not evidence of a coordinated or adequate response from management. Simpson Housing appears to be taking a passive approach instead of clearly informing residents of what specific steps are being taken to ensure the health and safety of everyone in the building. Management has not taken the proper steps to fully resolve the issue. Instead of arranging for proper pest control follow-up and professional sealing of entry points, they continue to send maintenance staff, who are not pest control specialists. Pest control has already stated that there are holes and openings that need to be sealed, and that the appliances need to be checked because rodents may be entering through or behind them. Specific areas of concern include openings around the stove, the utility closet, and behind the washing machine. These areas need to be properly inspected and sealed. The continued rodent activity suggests that the source of entry has not been addressed. I am also concerned because I have allergies and asthma, and the presence of rodents, droppings, urine, and possible contamination creates additional health risks. I am requesting an urgent inspection and enforcement to ensure that management properly addresses the infestation, seals all entry points, checks the appliances, arranges appropriate pest control treatment, and communicates a clear plan to residents regarding how they are protecting resident health and safety.
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3686 3688 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, Ma, 02130
42.30054, -71.112025
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#101006689997
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