WATCH: Whitson describes what she and her family have been dealing withEvanston mom says landlord ignored years of safety complaints at family homeShe told us the problems have compounded over time. "As a person who has had three generations, actually four now living in Evanston," Johnson-Gordon said. City records show years of recurring complaints tied to maintenance, sanitation and living conditions at the property. You need to be more caring for your tenants and not just caring about money … it's children involved," Whitson said. If you are dealing with similar living conditions, advocates say you should contact Legal Aid to learn about your rights as a tenant.