Milwaukee renter says landlord hasn’t fixed ceiling that caved in on Christmas

A Milwaukee woman says her landlord has ignored her pleas for help after her bathroom ceiling collapsed on her while she was showering on Christmas Day.

Sarafina Knox was taking a shower when the ceiling in her bathroom caved in, covering her in debris. For six days, she has been bathing her 9-month-old and 4-year-old daughters in her kitchen sink while waiting for repairs.

Knox said she’s concerned about herself and her children’s health and safety.

“My main concerns are first, it’s health, cause I do have asthma. Within 24 hours, I became sick. I showed all the symptoms of being exposed to mold,” Knox said. “It’s also safety.”…

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