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Residents of Tallahassee Shine Apartments are expressing urgent concerns about deteriorating living conditions, including mold issues, overflowing trash, and storm damage. With recent management changes, tenants feel unsafe and frustrated as their requests for repairs go unanswered. Complaints regarding pest infestations and inadequate waste disposal have intensified, raising further alarms among the community. Despite ownership changes and a pending tax bill, communication from management remains elusive, adding to the residents’ anxiety for safe living conditions.
TALLAHASSEE – Residents of the Tallahassee Shine Apartments are voicing urgent concerns over deteriorating living conditions in their complex, which they claim have gone unchecked amid recent management changes. Reports of overflowing trash, persistent mold issues, and damage from storms have tenants feeling unsafe and frustrated as they await necessary repairs that have gone unanswered for months.
Tenant Cam Thomas expressed his anxiety about the situation, citing worries for both his safety and that of his neighbors. The living environment has been described as “depressing,” with an unpleasant odor permeating the property due to inadequate trash disposal. Thomas and other residents have taken action to address their concerns, yet have received little to no response from the new property management company.
Last month, residents received a letter announcing that Proper-T Management Services would take over property management duties, effective immediately. Attempts to reach Proper-T Management for inquiries or support have not proven successful, as no representatives have been available to address tenant concerns. The lack of communication adds to the growing frustration among residents trying to improve their living situation.
Ownership of the Tallahassee Shine Apartments shifted in February 2021 when it was purchased by Tallahassee Realty Holdings, LLC, a company based in New York. Public records now indicate that the property is currently in pre-foreclosure as of October 2024. Additionally, Leon County tax records show that a proposed tax bill exceeding $86,000 is expected for the year 2025.
A recent federal court order revealed that Fannie Mae was granted a receiver appointment over properties associated with Mendel Steiner, an individual linked to Tallahassee Realty Holdings, LLC. This development has raised further concerns among tenants about the stability and capacity of management to address critical maintenance issues.
Tenants are holding onto hope that these management transitions will result in much-needed repairs and enhancements to their living conditions. Among the issues noted is a significant pest problem, brought to light by resident Maria Bobadilla, who highlighted an abundance of roaches attributed to trash accumulation. She expressed disappointment with the management’s lack of urgency to resolve such pressing issues.
Despite the property’s trustee being transferred to the law firm Shutts & Bowen, spokesman Scott Silver has refrained from commenting on the current situation. This has left many residents feeling even more alarmed at the possibility of continued neglect of their living conditions.
The residents of Tallahassee Shine Apartments are determined to seek immediate help and resources to combat the deteriorating state of their homes. With their living situations increasingly difficult due to the lack of effective management, tenants remain vocal about their demands for action to improve their quality of life and ensure safety within their community.
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