u/Schmidty182

Image 1 — Rental House Ceiling fell on 8 month old (IA)
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Rental House Ceiling fell on 8 month old (IA)

At around 430am the ceiling in my boys room fell ( 2, and an 8 month old) and it fell on top of the 8 month old (he was lying on his back). Been renting this place for only 1.5 months. I took him to the ER while hubby had the eldest, and ER said baby is okay. He does have some abrasions but the following is what I have also done, not sure what else to do:

-contacted landlord with images. They mentioned the roof is 7-8 years old and they did call roofing guy to come out to check roof about a month ago as there was a random water puddle in the very same room, just on opposite side. Roof guy hasn't come by as far as I know.

-took pics of the abrasions on my 8 month old, have to wait until Monday to get a hold of his doc for a follow up

-will clean cribs etc and move them to our room so I know they are safer tonight

Just seeing if anyone has advice because my anxiety is through the roof and want to make sure this place is safe for my family.

!!! Edit as people needed clarification: the landlord was notified about the random water puddle/leak that happened a month prior. We talk via text. I was told the roof guy she contacted had another job or so and that she gave him my number but I never got a call or voicemail about him checking the roof. Also never saw signs on the ceiling before this happened. The baby is doing okay, calling more people tomorrow.

u/Schmidty182 — 7 hours ago