Houston Leaders Warn Landlords Over Rat-Infested Apartments at Cullen Park

Issues at Cullen Park Apartments

• 🐀 Residents at Cullen Park Apartments are reporting living conditions with rats, mold, and flooding.
• 🔍 State inspectors and HUD officials visited the property this week to investigate potential health violations and compliance issues.
• 🛠️ The management company, Marquee Group, has fired the on-site manager following numerous resident complaints.

City Leaders' Response to Landlords

• 🗣️ Houston city council members have expressed concerns that issues at Cullen Park are indicative of broader problems with properties under the same ownership.
• 📢 City leaders issued a strong warning to landlords across Houston, stating, "We are coming for you" if properties are not brought into compliance.
• 📝 The city requires reports from residents to initiate action against non-compliant landlords.

Management Company's Statement

• 📢 Marquee Group representatives acknowledge that repairs are currently underway at the Cullen Park property.
• 🧼 They also stated that residents need to assist in keeping common areas clean to help deter rodents.