I live in an apartment complex, all are 2 bedroom apartments. Many of these have 10-15 people living in them and are way overcrowded, I know this is against the state laws, but who would I call to notify someone. Overcrowding is unsafe, and I feel bad for the children stuck in these places. Apartment management knows of the problem but, the manager is Mexican and 100 percent of the overcrowded apartments are filled with those of Mexican descent so she will not do anything. It is driving me crazy having to live like this, my lease will be up soon and I am getting out but, I feel that the laws are being broken and they have ruined my home and I want to make things right for my neighbors who cant move right now.
2007-03-27 06:12:54 · 10 answers · asked by Urchin 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Matisystu-either you live like this or you obviously don't understand what it is like to live under these conditions.
2007-03-27 11:34:11 · update #1
Contact the Housing Authority, Health Department, Fire Department and Local Authorites (city council).
Go to a city council meeting and make sure you get it put on the agenda ahead of time. They will speak on this subject and come up with a plan to stop the problem. They can look at their ordinaces and see if any adress this problem or they can make a new ordinace.
This is happening all over the USA right now. As Mexicans flood the country, they need places to live that they can afford.
Many families get together and share all the costs under one roof. They is how they make ends meet with their low salaries. And it is still better than life in Mexico.
But the wear and tear it does on these apartments is tremedous. A two bedroom apartment is made for 6 tops.
If you put in more you are going against city codes. Imagine the wear and tear on plumbing, cabinets, carpets, yards and such with so many bodies sharing one space. Using showers, appliances, sewer, and wearing tracks in the carpets.
I am a property owner and investor. I own rentals and have had the most damages from Mexicans who crowd the homes.
I spent $30,000 doing repairs to a two bedroom condo when it was stuffed with 4 families (16 people or more). They put up wood partitions to separate bedrooms for privacy damaging walls and floors. The carpets were shot, the appliances shot and much mold and damage from water. They never report anything now working for fear of getting deported. So if plumbing stops up and toilets dont work they find other ways. I am tired of the repairs while out society tells me I can not descriminate when I rent.
Go get them out. You will be doing the owner a favor.
2007-03-27 06:27:21 · answer #1 · answered by Nevada Pokerqueen 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
First , go over your Apartment Manager's head, find out who owns the apartment complex and contact them. They may not know what the manager is doing and he might be ultimately responsible if laws are being broken on his property.
You should also contact the police. And, see if your state has a Department of Housing or Housing Agency, who would be responsible for enforcing the laws. Be prepared to be ignored or to get a run around from both the police and the state agency, this isn't typically viewed as a serious problem.
Finally, you might ask WHY do you want to call them in? Are they disruptive? Are they costing you money (for example, does everyone in the complex share the utilities)? If you are leaving anyway, then does it really matter? If you really believe there being so many people is a problem, then call them in, otherwise...
2007-03-27 06:30:05 · answer #2 · answered by Wundt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Code enforcement with your city will be able to deal with it. Congregate living situations in 2 bedroom apartments may be within code but 10-15 people in a 2 bedroom is not.
2007-03-27 06:20:54 · answer #3 · answered by BeamMeUpMom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your city planning or zoning department would be the most likely place to handle this type of complaint. If the place is filthy and there are children, the health department and/or child services might get involved. Please be careful, you never know what kind of retaliation may come your way.
2007-03-27 06:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by Brian G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each state has what is basically called the Landlord Tenant act by which both the landlord and the tenants are regulated as to what they can and can not do relating to the use of rental property. In addition each municipality and county has regulations that provide for the use of any property, these are usually found in their zoning and land use codes. Therefore I suggest that you might want to contact your municipality or county code enforcement division of the land use department for advice.
Buena Suerte
2007-03-27 06:22:38 · answer #5 · answered by newmexicorealestateforms 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Contact the property manager or owner of the building, or call your local government and ask for the building dept., they do have building codes and if there is a violation the owners may get fined.
2007-03-27 06:21:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Call the zoning department in your local town hall.
2007-03-27 06:20:56 · answer #7 · answered by Xiomy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call your local police station - the non-emergency number. If they can not help you, they will be able to direct you in the right direction. Hopefully the police by you are not Mexican too :o)
2007-03-27 06:17:09 · answer #8 · answered by Go Bears! 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would think that you would contact the apartment manager about that situation.
2007-03-27 06:16:13 · answer #9 · answered by Tabby B 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would personally just get out and mind my own stinken business. Live and let live is how I feel!
2007-03-27 06:20:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋