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The city accused the company of failing to comply with health and building codes. VineBrook responded with a counterclaim, accusing city officials of illegally discriminating against out-of-town landlords.
The City of Cincinnati has filed a lawsuit against REM Capital, a Florida-based company that owns five different apartment complexes in Cincinnati, according to a press release from city officials.
The lawsuit announced by city officials Tuesday claims some of the company's 850 units in Bond Hill suffer from infestations, lack of heat and running water, sewage leaks and other issues.
The lawsuit requests that the court orders REM Capital to maintain its properties and appoint a receiver to improve conditions at Heirlooms of Cincinnati in Bond Hill.
As state and federal lawmakers propose measures to curb how private equity firms like VineBrook operate, tenants continue to grapple with poor maintenance and customer service.