Correction: The situation of the complicated was incorrect within the authentic model, that has been corrected.
BETHANY, Okla. (KFOR) – It is the most recent chapter in a protracted record of points for a Northwest Oklahoma condominium complicated.
A mom of 4 stated her water was shut off unexpectedly at Bethany’s Williamsburg Flats, and it is not the primary time.
“This [is] just like the sixth or seventh time this yr that the water had been turned off with out discover,” stated Lisa Ledbetter.
Since shifting into the complicated, Ledbetter stated she has encountered mould and excessive utility payments.
She stated the most recent concern posed a well being threat to her son, who had a foot operation the identical day the water was shut off.
“He simply had a process on his foot,” stated Ledbetter. “He was alleged to take a bathe and wash it off good, however with out water, I can not physician that as effectively.”
Ledbetter stated she went all the way down to the leasing workplace, and managers instructed her and different residents the water was off due to a leak.
Nonetheless, she claims somebody with Bethany Metropolis Corridor stated it was as a result of the complicated didn’t pay its utility invoice.
KFOR talked to a supervisor on-site, and she or he declined to touch upon the matter.
So, our staff reached out to Bethany’s metropolis supervisor, Elizabeth Grey, for solutions.
“I can’t touch upon the water state of affairs at Williamsburg being turned off. We’re not allowed to for authorized causes,” stated Grey.
Though the water was turned again on Friday, Ledbetter stated she had to make use of her personal cash to purchase jugs of water. She’s not the one one who’s fed up.
“I’ve mould. I’ve photos of it. I’ve documentation, and I confirmed [the leasing manager],” stated Larry Barker. “And he or she says she’ll get any person on it, however they have not completed something.”
Baker stated sewage got here up in his rest room sink, and he has submitted a number of work orders for it to be fastened.
KFOR spoke to a different tenant who declined to go on digital camera and launch her title, nonetheless, the girl did share photographs and movies of mould coming from her dishwasher and bed room closet.
The record of complaints would not cease there. February’s historic arctic blast was the final time KFOR was on the complicated. Then, a lady complained about not having warmth for eight days.
Six months prior, it was sewage issues and a menace to advantageous tenants who flushed their bathrooms.
Earlier than that, a lady known as KFOR and stated she was fed up with raccoons in her air vents.
Ledbetter hopes this ultimate grievance will put the ultimate nail within the coffin.
“One thing must be completed with these flats,” stated Ledbetter. “To be sincere, these flats most likely should be condemned trigger they’re so dangerous.”
Ledbetter has not paid lease since March as a result of she needs the issues fastened. In flip, she was served an eviction discover.
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