Houston Apartment Complex Faces Inspection Amid Resident Complaints of Rats and Flooding

State Inspection at Cullen Park Apartments

• 📌 State inspectors visited the Cullen Park Apartments in Houston's Sunnyside neighborhood to address resident complaints.
• ⚠️ Residents have reported issues including rats running rampant, flooding, mold, smoke and fire damage, and damaged doors.

Property Management and Resident Relief

• 🎯 The property management company, the Maris Group, has terminated the on-site manager.
• 💬 Advocates and city officials, including City Councilor Carolyn Evan Shabbaz and Congressman Al Green, are involved in seeking solutions for residents.
• 💡 There is hope that the inspections and media attention will lead to improvements and a safe, habitable environment for residents.

Ongoing Efforts and Resident Hopes

• 🔬 The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has dispatched teams to inspect the property, with over 35 units checked so far.
• ⏳ Completing inspections for the entire 250-unit complex is expected to take time.
• 🌱 Residents are hopeful for fixes, with one resident expressing tiredness of the current living conditions and hoping the situation will improve.
• 🤝 Advocates emphasize the importance of residents staying proactive in helping to keep rodents away.