Less than a year ago, I graduated college and was left with a huge amount of debt. Although I’ve managed to find a job in my chosen field, it’s an entry level position. I’m barely making enough money to cover my student loan payments, car insurance and groceries. There’s very little left over for housing. Because of this, I took an apartment within walking distance to my job. The apartment is small, old, and rundown, but the rent is super cheap. Unfortunately, there are water stains on the ceilings, the front door doesn’t properly latch and all of the windows are painted shut. There is continual drafts from no insulation in the walls and the refrigerator can’t keep milk from spoiling. The plumbing in the building is positively ancient and in terrible condition. The water heater provides only enough hot water for an eight minute shower. Every faucet continually drips and the toilet runs non stop. I am rather concerned that I’m going to fall straight through the bathroom floor into the apartment located below. The floorboards are extremely spongy beneath my feet, and the floor always seems bit damp. I know there’s a leak from either the bathroom sink or the toilet, but I can’t find it. It’s definitely concealed beneath the floor. I’ve called the landlord and complained about this issue several times, but he has yet to do anything about it. The water damage is getting worse and will eventually lead to structural problems and possibly black mold. My only hope is to afford a better apartment before the floor completely collapses.