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STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES
October 13, 1995
Mr. Lee Tritt
522 E. New York Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
RE: Tenancy at 514 High Ave. of Tracie Pflum and cotenants.
Dear Mr. Tritt:
I'm writing in regard to the above referenced apartment, and on behalf of Ms.
Tracie Pflum and her cotenants.
As you are well aware there has been a continuing problem with infestation
of cockroaches at our clients apartment. This infestation was known to you at
the time our clients took occupancy on or about September 1, 1995. This
infestation was not disclosed to them at that time. I feel that a problem with
cockroaches, is much more significant than, "a bug problem, "as you referred to
the situation after being confronted by our client.
It is my understanding that you have now been served with a violation and
correction notice regarding the cockroach problem. It is further my
understanding that you have 30 days from the date of the notice to eliminate
the cock roach infestation. Our clients expectations as to your success are at
best limited. This is based on the fact that you have apparently sprayed this
apartment on several occasions in the past and the cockroach infestation
continues.
I have been authorized by Ms. Pflum and her cotenants to give you the
following notice. That notice is that in the event after the expiration of the 30
day period as indicated by the housing inspector, cockroaches once again
appear on their premises, they will notify you of this fact and vacate the
premises.
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If this step is necessary, it is our position that it is due to the uninhabitable of the
premises. Our clients will in fact have been constructively evicted due to your
failure to maintain the premises in a healthy and sanitary condition. I trust I
do not need to give you a litany as to the characteristics of a cockroach
including their reputation for carrying diseases. I don't believe that their is
another type of vermin that inhabits an apartment, which so readily equates
itself with disease and filth as does the cockroach!
Please understand that if our clients are constructively evicted, their position
will be that they are responsible for no further rent payments to you, and they
will expect full refund of their security deposits. Thank you for your attention to
this correspondence.
Very truly yours,
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Erik. R. Forsgren, Attorney J
Student Legal Services
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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cc: Bruce Luedtke, Housing Inspector
Ms. Tracie Pflum