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Dayton Tenants Battle Pests & Broken Elevator
17 Feb
Summary
- Residents face severe pest infestations and a broken elevator.
- The building receives federal funding for low-income housing.
- Tenants have filed complaints since 2024 with no remedy.
Residents at Holden House, a low-income housing complex in Dayton, are suffering from severely deteriorated living conditions. Issues include a broken elevator, making daily life challenging for those on upper floors, and widespread pest infestations involving mice, cockroaches, and bed bugs. Tenants report unsanitary conditions in common areas and persistent pest problems within their apartments.
The building owner stated that elevator repairs are pending part availability and that management has assisted some residents with mobility or grocery needs. However, tenants claim their complaints, lodged since 2024, have been ignored. City inspectors have visited the site, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) acknowledges the problems but emphasizes the owner's responsibility for resolution.
Many affected residents are planning to move out within the next month, citing a lack of progress and a desire for dignified living conditions. The timeline for completing the essential elevator repairs remains undetermined.
