Houston Woman's Apartment Plumbing Issues Worsen After Maintenance Visit

Unsanitary Living Conditions

• 🤢 Shirley Spencer, a 72-year-old resident of Spanish Village Apartments in southeast Houston, is living in unsanitary conditions due to ongoing plumbing issues.
• ⚠️ Water and gunk from neighboring units have been flooding her sink, saturating walls, carpets, and furniture, leading to a toxic environment.

Failed Maintenance Attempt

• 🛠️ After a previous news story aired, maintenance crews visited Ms. Spencer's apartment.
• 💥 However, instead of resolving the problem, they reportedly removed cabinets, insulation, and plumbing, leaving the kitchen in a state of disarray.
• 🏠 Ms. Spencer states the apartment is now unlivable, with her belongings displaced and the situation exacerbated.

Lack of Accountability

• 🚪 Attempts to contact apartment management for a resolution or owner's contact information were met with a closed door.
• 👤 The individual identified as the complex owner refused to provide answers or acknowledge the severity of the situation.

City Intervention and Next Steps

• 🏛️ The office of Carolyn Evans Shabazz and city inspectors have been engaged.
• 📝 Inspectors, along with public works and apartment compliance, visited the complex.
• ⚖️ The apartment complex owner is expected to receive a notice of compliance, with potential citations if the issues are not rectified within a given timeframe.
• 📺 KU 11 News will continue to follow the story to ensure Ms. Spencer's problem is resolved.