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Rats seen at Houston south-side apartment complex
Now to a story that may turn your stomach or creep you out just a little bit. There are dozens of rats that have been seen in and around an apartment complex on Houston's south side. FOX 26 went to the area and spoke to residents who are just fed up with the rodents.
HOUSTON - Dozens of rats have been seen in and around an apartment complex on Houston's south side.
FOX 26 went to the area on Tuesday and spoke to residents who are fed up with the rodents.
Cullen Park Apartments rat problem
This is happening at Cullen Park apartment homes off Cullen Boulevard.
Residents say they have been dealing with A/C issues, maintenance issues, roaches, and even rats inside their units, and that complaints to management have gone unanswered.
What they're saying:
One resident says she has been living at the complex since 2021, and that things have been bad for over a year.
She says her stove and fridge do not work, tile has been coming up from her kitchen floor, that her water has been broken since July, and now she says she's concerned her family is getting sick from black mold in the apartment.
She also said she's scared for her children, saying the rats around the apartments are as big as cats.
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'It's like ratatouille around here, man': Apartment resident reacts to rat infestation
FOX 26 spoke with one resident who is urging for changes to be made at Cullen Apartments in Houston's south side.
What's next:
FOX 26 reached out to the Houston Health Department (HHD) about the issue.
According to a representative, the department visited the complex on Tuesday evening and confirmed "significant rodent activities." They plan to issue a violation notice to the property management on Wednesday.
They also shared that they closed four cases at the complex recently, including one rodent cast.
They say they've reached out to the apartment's management team, and provided guidance about rodent control.
The department says they've asked the complex to give them a plan for getting rid of the rodents from the property.
The Source: Information in this report came from residents at the Cullen Park Apartments and the Houston Health Department.