Document Evidence of Uninhabitable Apartment Conditions

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Checklist Tasks

• Photograph all affected areas using a timestamped device for a visual record.
• Capture close-up and wide shots of damage to show extent and severity.
• Record videos of ongoing issues like leaks or mold to demonstrate recurring problems.
• Collect written statements from neighbors or other tenants as corroboration.
• Save all communication with the landlord to document repair requests.
• Obtain copies of inspection reports or building code violations as official findings.
• Document health symptoms or medical visits, noting dates and connections to conditions.
• Keep receipts for expenses like hotel stays resulting from unlivable situations.
• Log incident dates and times systematically in a notebook or digital document.
• Take utility meter readings during service interruptions as evidence.
• Preserve damaged materials or fixtures in sealed bags if safe, to provide physical evidence.
• Print relevant local housing codes to reference specific violations in your records.