A Northern Kentucky family is facing a dire situation, forced to endure the bitter cold without heat in their home. Their plight began when they discovered that the previous tenants had been stealing electricity from Duke Energy, causing significant damage to the electrical system. The family's new home was left without an electrical meter, and the wiring had been tampered with, posing a serious safety hazard. An electrician confirmed that the wires were stripped too far, creating a risk of electrical fires and explosions. As a result, the family, including Jessica Tarter, her boyfriend, her 19-year-old son, and their dog, have been forced to seek shelter in their car, unable to afford hotel stays or proper housing. The landlord's failure to address the issue has left the family in a vulnerable position, highlighting the need for rental property ordinances that ensure landlords provide adequate heating in winter. The city's ability to fine landlords is limited by due process and time, making it challenging to provide immediate relief to families like Tarter's. Fortunately, an electrician has offered a temporary solution by loaning a generator, but a permanent fix is still required.
