Does anyone know if this is dangerous???? Need answers!!!?

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In love wi

I have been smelling karosene in my apartment building for months. I called the landlord on the 4th and they never returned our call. Finally my husband went to their place of business yesterday. When we came home they said they found a leak. (In front of the pilot light , but it was no big deal.) We have a 3 year old and a 3 month old. They both sleep in our room which is well ventalated. I do not feel that the landlord was being honest with us. I am also concerned about carbon monoxide... Does anyone know if they have to provide a detector??? thanks.
You know what landlord??? What is stopping me from forking out $20 is that I have $8. I have yet to ask to borrow any cash until next week as I did not know if we were in any danger. If loser landlords would maintain their properties than tenants wouldn't have to worry about things like this. It's OK that my landlord lied to us and potentially left my family in danger because I haven't the money to buy a detector right now??? You landlords are all the same!!! Or maybe it's just slumlords that look down upon people who have to rent!!!
I appologize to everyone else for the previous rant. Questioning my concern for my children is LOW!!! I'd rather sleep in the car with them than to think I am putting them in danger by staying here!!!

Thanks for the advice. I am in the process of looking for another apartment and I will certainly step up that process. Great point about the reputations as they own a used car lot close by. I am sure either a relative has a detector or will get us one until next week. EVERYONE is concerned about our children except the landlords.

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Every bit of this DEPENDS ON STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Where you live can make all the difference in the world about what is and is not required of your landlord. A good place to check first is with a local real estate agent who handles property management. They are VERY likely to offer advice if they think they may have a chance at renting you a new place. I would also check the local (or state) housing authority or legal aid for information. Read over your lease very carefully and see what you agreed to. If you're truly concerned that your landlord is putting you and your family at risk over money, then try to find a loophole to get out of the lease and find a new home. I would suggest a place through an agent (property manager) who MAY have additional regulations placed on them by the state, and if nothing else they will be concerned about their reputation in your community.

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