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Can my parents get in trouble if their house is making me physically sick?
Asked on Jun 27th, 2013 on Personal Injury - Iowa
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My parents have mold roaches termites and mice in the house. I have to take pills because I am so sick all the time.
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They could be in cited and get in trouble for contributing to the endangerment of a minor.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 5:19 PM
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Yes, if the home is unfit or unsafe your parents can be charged with neglect or even abuse. Please call social services and have them come inspect the home.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 3:20 PM
It is possible that your parents could face repercussions for failing to provide safe living conditions for their child, which they are under a duty to provide.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 1:20 PM
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If you are under age that is possible, may not be likely why don't you deal with these issues?
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 11:41 AM
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How old are you? If you are under the legal age of majority, then child protective services may have an interest in your living conditions.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 11:41 AM
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Probably. Could be considered endangering the welfare of a child.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 8:41 AM
Call the department of health.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 8:41 AM