Tenants of the Antigua Apartments in Galveston are voicing frustration over deteriorating living conditions, including water damage, flickering lights, and unsafe ceilings. After the complex suffered further damage from Hurricane Beryl in July, some residents were forced to sleep outside.
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GALVESTON, Texas- Noble Damron Jr. and his family have endured months of substandard living conditions at the Antigua Apartments in Galveston.
Damron described his apartment as "water is oozing from the walls, ceiling fans are on the brink of collapsing, and lights are flickering." "It's like being haunted over here." Damron and his wife are among the numerous occupants of the complex who have reported various issues.
Hurricane Beryl, which occurred in July, exacerbated the situation by tearing apart ceilings and cutting off power for weeks. They even ended up sleeping on the curb outside their unit. They brought their one-year-old baby and playpen with them.
Damron recounted the ordeal following the storm: "We brought our beds outside, slept on the curb, and our neighbours came out with their dogs." He stated that the power disruptions persisted for weeks, necessitating that residents construct extension cords to survive.
As news company ABC13 reported on the complex earlier this year, Antigua Apartments has been the subject of previous scrutiny. Tenants encountered comparable obstacles in February, including prolonged power disruptions.
Damron and other tenants have expressed their frustration, which has prompted the city of Galveston to take action. A spokesperson for the town stated that inspectors have already visited the property and anticipate concluding their evaluation by the end of the week.
The city is determining whether to issue citations or order repairs. Officials from Galveston have verified that the complex may be subject to legal action if improvements are not implemented promptly. A city representative stated, "We are treating this matter with the utmost gravity." "If the property does not comply with safety standards, they will be held accountable."
Although no citations have been issued thus far, the complex is closely monitored. Although some tenants are skeptical, they are optimistic that the investigation will ultimately result in improvements. Damron stated, "We have been addressing this matter excessively."
The city's response will determine whether the complex must make immediate repairs or confront significant penalties.
In the interim, tenants such as Damron and his family are left in anticipation, anticipating a resolution to the months-long ordeal.
