Rep. Rick Allen calls for HUD investigation at Bon Air Apartments

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Residing situations at a neighborhood condo advanced are grabbing the eye of congressional leaders.

It’s a narrative our I-TEAM has coated for greater than six years. Code violations on the Bon Air Flats on Walton Manner.

Georgia Congressman Rick Allen is asking for a proper investigation.

Full Letter:

We spoke with a tenant who says she didn’t wish to interview as a result of she’s afraid of the opportunity of being evicted by talking out. She’s had leaks from the ceiling, mould, mildew, and bedbugs in her condo.

“I don’t suppose anyone must be dwelling in that manner,” stated Commissioner Catherine Smith McKnight.

An previous, white constructing on the highest of a hill. The surface is peaceable, however inside…

“I used to be in shock after I walked into one of many rooms. Huge previous holes within the wall and ceilings have open, uncovered beams,” she stated.

McKnight just lately requested code enforcement to examine the property. They discovered greater than 20 violations. Add that on to 19 fireplace violations discovered a couple of month in the past.

“Redwood Housing owned this place now for over a yr, and nothing has modified. Not one factor this modified,” stated McKnight.

Allen’s letter to the Federal Housing Authority requires an inspection. He cites our 2016 I-TEAM investigation that discovered residents have been dwelling months with out warmth within the winter and air in the summertime.

Part 8 properties like Bon Air function beneath HUD pointers. With a prolonged guidelines of high quality dwelling necessities. In the event that they discover violations, they’ll drive the house owners to deliver them to compliance.

McKnight hopes this potential inspection into Bon Air may have a trickle-down impact and strain different low-income housing house owners to repair up their points, too.

We’re holding observe of repairs being made at Bon Air Flats. There are new home equipment, pumps, fastened ceilings, and upgraded bogs.

“Folks need to have a greater dwelling. That’s not dwelling, it’s unlucky,” stated McKnight.

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