HOUSTON – Tenants at an East Houston apartment complex recently contacted KPRC 2, fearing they would need to move out within 48 hours due to city orders. However, city officials clarified that no such eviction order had been issued.
Concerns among tenants stemmed from severe living conditions, including toxic water and persistent mold, which they say have impacted their health.
One resident, a mother of three, described her daily struggle, explaining, “I boil water every day for at least eight hours because I don’t trust what’s coming out of the faucet.”
She noted skin irritation from showering and described worsening respiratory issues among her children, allegedly due to mold in their unit.
A city spokesperson from the Houston Public Works and Health Department confirmed that inspectors had assessed the complex but did not issue a vacate order, stating, “Building Code Enforcement inspectors did not advise anyone living at the property to vacate the location by Friday.”
However, inspectors did red-tag the property, highlighting code violations that require immediate attention, including the need for proper drainage lines for window air conditioning units.
Despite tenants’ claims of repeated requests for repairs, they say the landlord has not taken action. The complex’s attorney, however, assured KPRC 2 that they intend to address the code violations and comply with the city’s requirements.
In response to the city’s requirements, an attorney representing the complex assured KPRC 2 that management would address the issues promptly.
