A six-alarm fire at Cooper Apartments has forced dozens of Fort Worth residents from their homes, leaving them frustrated over poor communication and unanswered questions about rent, repairs, and relocation. While the Fort Worth Apartment Association offered donated essentials on Friday, tenants say management’s help is still lacking.
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Rent Payment Chaos
Many residents are confused about rent after the fire. “They don’t answer emails. They don’t answer texts,” said Evelyn Martinez. “They posted the rent, but they said to turn off autopay. I know a lot of people who paid for July’s rent, and they can’t get their money back.” Ashlyn, another tenant, said she has no idea when she can re-enter her unit, adding she has nothing to move with and no savings to fall back on.
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Damage and Mold Fears
Jocelyn Sanchez revealed major damage inside her apartment. She shared an image of a gaping ceiling hole and fears the soaked building could lead to more problems. “All that water is going to be in the vents,” she said. One resident has already spotted mold growing around her AC unit…