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Deteriorating Denver Apartments: A Tenant Nightmare
30 Nov
Summary
- Apartment complex faces severe damage from tenants placed by CEDP.
- Property owner cites drug use, feces, and extensive cleanup costs.
- CEDP states it needs documented allegations to act on concerns.
The White Swan apartment complex in Denver is experiencing an "apocalyptic situation" according to its manager, Christina Eisenstein. Five units housing clients placed by the Community Economic Defense Project (CEDP) have devolved into scenes of drug paraphernalia, feces, and garbage. Eisenstein has presented CEDP with documented concerns, including emails from tenants detailing their struggles and evidence of drug use, which violates housing voucher contracts.
Eisenstein claims CEDP dismissed her allegations as "hearsay," despite her attempts to provide evidence through emails, calls, and surveillance footage. Several other tenants, who wished to remain anonymous, corroborated concerns about safety, noise, and police involvement related to CEDP-placed residents. The cost of testing and remediation for units found to have meth contamination after tenants moved out is substantial.
Out of the five units initially occupied by CEDP clients, only two remain, with one facing eviction for drug use and other lease violations. Eisenstein hopes this ordeal will lead to more thoughtful programs with true wrap-around services for the vulnerable populations CEDP aims to support.
