OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Residents of a northwest Oklahoma Metropolis condominium mentioned the proprietor deserted them and left for Colorado, leaving them with all of the payments and maintenance for the buildings, however the proprietor advised KFOR he left as a result of nobody would pay their hire.
KFOR talked to the condominium proprietor over the cellphone Monday afternoon.
His reply for the state of affairs was brief and easy when he mentioned, “I’m broke.”
He additionally mentioned the residents had not paid their hire for a full yr.
The residents that stay within the condominium mentioned he wouldn’t sort things, which has brought on a backwards and forwards, leaving the complicated with no precise administration.
“It is only a shame,” mentioned Sade Commander, a resident on the complicated.
The 5 Star Coppwerwood House Complicated hasn’t been trying so 5 star with an enormous pile of trash sitting within the again, a pair burnt down rooms, and overgrown grass on the property.
Residents like Commander mentioned the condominium proprietor left them excessive and dry to dwell on the heaping pile of trash and deserted them.
“It is laborious for us,” Commander mentioned.
It began as a small pile for trash, however that was simply the tip of the iceberg. It has since become a rubbish heap that bothers close by owners as nicely. They mentioned they’ve to select up a few of that trash out of their yards, whereas additionally worrying about pests.
“We’ve traps throughout our storage as a result of each time we open our door, they’re similar to whoop,” mentioned Lizty Pasillas, a house owner subsequent to the residences.
“Two, thrice per week I’ve to return out and pick-up trash out of the yard as a result of it blows down,” mentioned Kathleen Kochi, a house owner subsequent to the residences.
The residents of the condominium declare the proprietor is in Colorado. In response to the Oklahoma County Assessor and the proprietor himself, it’s true.
“Why is it that these individuals are saying you are operating away and you are not paying payments?” KFOR requested. “We simply wish to get your facet of this story.”
“The tenants would not pay their hire, so I haven’t got the funds to proceed to run it,” the proprietor mentioned over the cellphone Monday afternoon.
The proprietor mentioned the residents didn’t pay their hire for a complete yr. Residents like Commander although mentioned they have been paying it however stopped when the proprietor stop fixing issues and paying the mortgage.
“We should always simply come collectively and sue him,” Commander mentioned.
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“Is there something you need to say to those of us who’re mainly caught paying these payments and may’t get the condominium fastened up?” KFOR requested.
“I do not know what to do now,” the condominium proprietor mentioned.
Either side at the moment are at a standstill with metropolis notices sitting out in entrance of the property. Either side refuse to present in.
“I haven’t got the cash to fly over there both,” the proprietor mentioned.
“Prefer to drive down, to return again to not less than deal with the conditions which can be occurring?” KFOR requested.
“No,” he mentioned.
“We’re not going nowhere till they pay to maneuver us someplace else,” Commander mentioned.
Sade mentioned loads of residents moved out after the incident began. Nevertheless, some are nonetheless there.
Lots of them, together with Commander, have pulled cash from their very own pockets to mow, pay payments and repair different points, together with the rubbish drawback.
