Southwest Houston Residents Without Hot Water for Weeks at Traante Apartments

Lack of Hot Water

• 💧 Residents at the Traante Apartments in southwest Houston have been without hot water for four weeks.
• 📌 Property management has reportedly not provided transparent updates on when the issue will be resolved.

Impact on Residents

• 💸 Some residents are forced to spend extra money on hotels just to be able to take a shower and maintain basic hygiene.
• 👶 The lack of hot water is particularly challenging for families with young children and infants, requiring them to boil water for baths.
• ⚠️ Residents express fear of retaliation from property management for speaking out about the ongoing problems.

Management and Legal Recourse

• 📧 An email sent in mid-December indicated a part had been ordered for repairs, but weeks later, the issue persists.
• ⚖️ According to the Houston Eviction Advocacy Center, landlords typically have about a week to fix such essential issues or demonstrate diligent efforts to do so.
• 📝 Residents may have grounds to file a suit for repairs or seek monetary damages after sending a certified letter to management.

Community Assistance

• 🤝 KHOU 11 is working to find solutions for the affected residents.
• 📞 Residents experiencing problems in their apartments or neighborhoods are encouraged to reach out to KHOU 11 for assistance.