Although it is very hard to open up about the things me and my kids have been experiencing. I don’t know what else to do.

This happeneddd 2 more nights in a row and we finally learned they were going up the chimney and staying there during the day to only come out at night. So we blocked the fireplace. On Tuesday May 20th I contact the landlord and put a maintenance request in for these issues. May 21st maintenance came out and looked in the attic he said woah you got a couple in there… NEVER CHECKED THE CHIMNEY. Said he doesn’t get paid enough he is not doing it. Stated th e bats have access to the whole house through the chimney so the basement was also dangerous as well. May 22nd they repaired a whole in the basement but no word on bats. May 23rd haven’t heard from them. Roll into the weekend. Monday was a holiday. Requested an update of what we’re were doing on Monday 26th. Finally get an answer form the property management on Tuesday May 27th acting as if this is no big deal. Because they weren’t in our “living space” mind you we are in danger in the basement and the fireplace had to be covered in order to protect us there as well. I have 8 children and all were living with me at the time. 5 with asthma and 2 with seizures. One who’s is medically complex and does not get shots. So this is a big deal with the scare of rabies. However the landlord doesn’t feel that way. They said the order had got “cancelled” and they had to put another one in. Of course they couldn’t explain why it was cancelled. They contacted A wildlife person to come evaluate the home. On Thursday May 29th they came and said there was “ALOT” of bats and inches and inches of bat droppings in the attic. They explained this can be dangerous to any human a breathing it in over a period of time and can cause respiratory issues. I spoke to the landlord about this situation and she was in complete denial stating that they was not told that and they are getting another opinion due to the $10k quote they gave them they thought was too high. I singly asked them to put us into another property in the mean time this business has over 400 properties and plenty open that we could stay in. Or even a hotel however they refused.

There is another company coming today June 2nd to evaluate the home. I have advised the landlord with all updates and she has still yet to care. Nor try to help us in this situation. I have renters insurance but this so an incident that falls on the landlord so even they won’t help. Speaking with the Indiana Department of health lead specialist rabies epidemiologst. He advised my home is inhabitable as I have been saying for over a week now and me and my children need to evacuate. So I am writing for help. Everyone who knows me knows I’m a hard worker and a good provider but homes are expensive and I don’t have enough to just jump up and move. Any dollar amount is appreciated or just a simple prayer. I am reaching out to see what programs help but from my understanding this is considered an isolated event that solely falls on the landlord so there is no help. Me and the kids will have to stay in a hotel until we find better placement and we all know how expensive that can be. I am seeking legal advice for this but as everyone knows that’s not a fast process either. If you could help i appreciate it if not i appreciate you taking the time to read this.