Other: ATTENTION - YEARS LONG BED BUG INFESTATION, ELDER AND DISABLED CONCERNS. I am reporting serious and ongoing concerns at Cambridge Square Apartments, 303 N Pete Ellis Dr. Residents—many of whom are elderly or disabled and therefore federally protected under fair housing and disability laws—have been living with a bed bug infestation that has persisted for approximately four years despite repeated complaints to management and prior reports to authorities. Tenants report frequent pesticide applications that have failed to resolve the infestation and appear inconsistent with proper integrated pest management practices recommended for residential complexes. Many residents are physically unable to meet the extensive preparation requirements demanded by pest control companies, such as moving heavy furniture or discarding belongings, yet some report being pressured or threatened with lease violations or eviction if they do not dispose of expensive personal items they cannot afford to replace. There are also reports of tenant belongings being removed or discarded without clear consent during pest control procedures, creating financial and emotional hardship for vulnerable residents. Multiple tenants describe an atmosphere of fear and intimidation associated with property manager Diane Cook and the management practices of Glick, the corporate owner, where residents feel discouraged from reporting legitimate health and safety concerns due to fear of retaliation. Family members attempting to advocate for elderly or disabled tenants report being misinformed or dismissed by management. Prior concerns have also been reported to the city regarding the use of chemicals not appropriate for residential settings, and residents continue to report repeated pesticide exposure without resolution of the infestation. Many tenants require reasonable accommodation due to age or disability but report receiving little meaningful assistance from management in preparing their units for treatment, as required under federal housing protections. These residents are federally protected individuals, and the conditions described represent a serious concern for public health, tenant safety, and civil rights. We respectfully request that the city conduct an immediate investigation into the infestation, pest control practices, property management conduct, and potential intimidation or retaliation against tenants so that these residents can live in safe and dignified housing without fear of punishment for reporting legitimate concerns.

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Jeremy Bettis