The Brief
- A tenant at Southmore Park Apartments in Pasadena is dealing with a severe termite infestation and is seeking to move out due to the unresolved issue.
- Despite submitting a work order and alerting the property manager multiple times, Natalie says she’s seen little action.
- Reporter Jonathan Mejia spoke to FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico about what tenants can do in situations like this.
PASADENA, Texas – A Pasadena resident is seeking to move out of her termite-infested apartment at Southmore Park Apartments, where she has lived for two months. With a baby on the way, Natalie Garcia is frustrated by the lack of action from property management.
Pasadena apartment tenant battling termite infestation
The conditions at Southmore Park Apartments are far from ideal. While the exterior of the complex appears well-maintained, the interior tells a different story.
What they’re saying:
Garcia described her experience, “At first, everything was okay, and then I started noticing holes in the wall of dirt, and then I noticed the termites. I sent the work order since May 26 and nothing was being done about it.”…