What is the name of your state? NY
I moved into an apartment in a large complex at the beginning of the summer. Over the summer, I had cancer surgery.
My apartment is, without any exaggeration, completely inundated with second-hand cigarette smoke from the downstairs, chain smoking neighbors. There is an unending stream of smoke; in every part of my apartment it is overwhelming.
I wrote the management, explaining about my medical condition and the smoke. I asked if there could be something done; at least a compromise. They didn't reply back, so I contacted them after two months from when they received the letter.
I was told over the phone by someone at management that they informed the neighbors that I was bothered by the smoke, but that there was nothing else that they can do. This person suggested that I either talk to the neighbors, (which I do not want to do for concern over a potential conflict), or move out.
Although a seemingly simple suggestion; it took months to hunt for an apartment and finally find one through a realtor.
I have already developed symptoms from the smoke including difficulty in breathing, irritated throat and chest. I am frequently fatigued and very distraught over the possibility that this could bring back the cancer.
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I moved into an apartment in a large complex at the beginning of the summer. Over the summer, I had cancer surgery.
My apartment is, without any exaggeration, completely inundated with second-hand cigarette smoke from the downstairs, chain smoking neighbors. There is an unending stream of smoke; in every part of my apartment it is overwhelming.
I wrote the management, explaining about my medical condition and the smoke. I asked if there could be something done; at least a compromise. They didn't reply back, so I contacted them after two months from when they received the letter.
I was told over the phone by someone at management that they informed the neighbors that I was bothered by the smoke, but that there was nothing else that they can do. This person suggested that I either talk to the neighbors, (which I do not want to do for concern over a potential conflict), or move out.
Although a seemingly simple suggestion; it took months to hunt for an apartment and finally find one through a realtor.
I have already developed symptoms from the smoke including difficulty in breathing, irritated throat and chest. I am frequently fatigued and very distraught over the possibility that this could bring back the cancer.
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