'We basically sleep with the roaches.' South L.A. tenants sue
Nearly 100 tenants at the Chesapeake Apartments in South L.A. have sued their landlord, citing rampant vermin infestation and other serious problems.
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Nearly 100 tenants at the Chesapeake Apartments in South L.A. have sued their landlord, citing rampant vermin infestation and other serious problems.
Tenants at one of L.A.'s largest apartment complexes continue to live in unsafe conditions months after the city, county and landlord pledged action.
A gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School. Among the victims were 10-year-old girl who had just made the honor roll and a fourth-grade teacher.
City and county inspectors plan to examine all 425 units in Chesapeake Apartments next month. But records show agencies have missed obvious warning signs about the property's extensive deterioration over decades.
For years, tenants at a large South L.A. apartment complex have complained about serious health and safety problems at their apartments. But city and county inspectors haven't fixed the issues.