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Another winter will be arriving and still no repair after four years. Every excuse has been given along with a few "remedies" garbage bags, various plastics and wraps, etc.. There are gaps in the windows at least 1/2 inch and one window is completely falling apart. One clumsy fall against, and I am sure I would fall right out and go splat on the concrete four floors below. There aren't any screens because it is a historical building (the windows cannot be replaced-false...I lived in one prior to moving in this one) I've complained so many times, case managers are amused instead of concerned. I am to the point of withholding rent and requesting an amount in excess of utility allowance I've paid over the last four years. My lease has abatement language but I do not know how to go about requesting or demanding. I like where I stay. It is close to my job and the reason why I accepted the unit. I have limited resources, so moving would also be a trial. Did I mention it is public housing so I am confident I have a case but have been told different things. A representative at HUD said that it wasn't a serious issue on the scale of "like having no windows" but the apartment failed inspection for the windows--4 years ago so it seems to be serious. I just want them to fix the windows. Claim?