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    Jun 27, 2012, 05:59 AM
    Owner not fixing sewage problem is it dangerous?
    I rent my place and I reported the sewage backing up two months ago and maintenance people came and pumped it out.. The maintenance men told me they were going to have to get a tractor out here to dig up and find the lines so the can see if it is stopped up.. I keep telling them I smell it in the house. How can I get them to come and fix the problem, and is the smell dangerous to me and my children. What steps do I take to get them to do this job?
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    Jun 27, 2012, 08:11 AM
    Are you complaining about then smell or a back ups?
    The maintenance men told me they were going to have to get a tractor out here to dig up and find the lines so the can see if it is stopped up..
    That doesn't make sense! You snake a line for stoppages and only get a backhoe in to dig if you have a break in the line. Can you tell me where the smell's the strongest? Back to you, Tom
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    Jun 27, 2012, 09:38 AM
    Master bed room/ bathroom

    Quote Originally Posted by jonimariecaball View Post
    Master bed room/ bathroom
    Both the smell and backups are horrible. The toilets half the time will not flush and the smell is horrible..
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    Jun 27, 2012, 10:11 AM
    Contact the landlord and tell him that if the problem's not repaired immediately you will be making a complaint to both then Health and Building Departments.That should get some action. You are living in a health hazard that MUST be addressed ASAP. This is not healthy for you or your family. Don't wait! Do it NOW! Good luck and keep me informed. Tom
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    Jun 27, 2012, 01:44 PM
    I live in the U.S.A. in the state of Georgia. If you do not know can you please advise me in on how I can find out what I can do. Thank you for your help.
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    Jun 28, 2012, 08:04 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jonimariecaball View Post
    I live in the U.S.A. in the state of Georgia. If you do not know can you please advise me in on how I can find out what I can do. Thank you for your help.
    Contact your local Health Department and tell them what you've told me. They'll take it from there. Good luck, Tom
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