The Brief
- Residents at Buenas Apartments say they are devastated after receiving letters that raised their rent and fees by hundreds or even thousands of dollars, leaving them facing eviction if they cannot pay within five days.
- Many impacted tenants depend on Social Security or government assistance programs and report being unable to afford the sudden fee increases.
- Neighbors also report living with unaddressed maintenance issues including missing air conditioning, leaking vents, roaches, toilet problems, and brown water.
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Tenants are being forced to vacate a Glendale apartment complex, and with only a few days notice.
Local perspective:
Glendale residents are devastated, with many tenants reporting they are paying their rent on time only to receive a letter stating their rent and fees increased by hundreds of dollars. The letter came with a warning that failing to pay within five days will result in eviction.…