Code Enforcement Looks Into Peppertree Living

Code Enforcement Looks Into Peppertree Living Conditions" class="vi2" />New information on a local I-team investigation into the problem plagued Peppertree Apartments in Whitehaven.

Transcript: Code Enforcement Looks Into Peppertree Living Conditions

new information on a local i-team investigation ... into the problem plagued ... peppertree apartments in whitehaven. city code enforcement inspectors ... went door to door at the complex this afternoon ... assessing living conditions. the inspection sweep ... is part of a number of big changes the city made ... after our local -i team exposed ethics concerns surrounding the code enforcement manager in charge of the property. the city shut down that manager's ministry ... which was operating out of peppertree ... and removed him from overseeing today's inspection to avoid any conflicts of interest. here's investigative reporter maria hallas ... who broke the story ... reports from the inspection at peppertree. maria hallas, local iteam:"the inspectors you see are looking for code violations that include mold, rat, and roach infestations and based on our own investigation they probably have their hands full." two by two city code inspectors combed through peppertree apartments in whitehaven assessing living conditions and code violations. one resident who showed us her apartment says they do not have to look far unidentified resident:" i got mold i got water leaks my walls are rotted out" though she asked not to be on camera she showed us mold growing through the paint in her living room and walls so wet they bend. we received these photos others say they took of exposed plumbing and falling tiles at the complex. tenants told us they hope today's inspection will bring change. harold collins the city councilman who represents the peppertree community agrees. harold collins, city councilman: "our intent is to provide hud the detailed report that shows that peppertree apartments are not providing living conditions conducive to huds policies for its residents" peppertree receives millions of dollars of federal money from hud to maintain safe living conditions. collins hopes the threat of losing that money will persuade tesco properties inc, which manages peppertree, to make significant changes. in whitehaven for the i-team i am maria hallas brandon:

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