Leaky roofs, moldy walls and ceilings, pest infestation, and overall hazardous conditions are common complaints at some rental apartments in Dallas’ Bachman...
in a meeting with city officials to demand solutions to what they describe as “risky and unbearable living conditions” in many units.
Parents were concerned about the safety of their children and complained the city wasn’t doing enough or responding fast enough whenever they complained at the 311 emergency line. “The problem keeps growing. More families live in deplorable conditions more often. Every day we learn about new apartments with issues. The voice starts to spread,” said housing advocate Conner, who has been working with parents in the area.Housing advocates say some landlords not only are slow to respond when tenants report issues with their units, but also engage in intimidation.
One of the main concerns in some of the Bachman Lake area units is mold, an issue the Environmental Health Division of Dallas County Health and Human Services inspects, not the city.When minimum property standards are violated, residents can report them to Code Compliance by calling 311. The case is then assigned to a code inspector. Depending on the severity of the problem, the inspector visits the complex or calls the management office to check whether the issue has been addressed.
The organizations and community leaders have spoken with other cities to better understand how code enforcement works in Austin and San Antonio. They also work with the nonprofitand Parkland Health to better understand how these issues affect child development.
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