PINE HILLS, Fla.,None — Residents at the Royal Place Apartments in Pine Hills say its been almost a week since their Dumpster has been emptied. Now, the bin is overflowing and its starting to smell and attract bugs. Some of the residents are concerned about their health and for the safety of their children who play in the area.
Residents called WFTV asking for help.
The problem isnt just the one bin; the complex has three. One is filled to the top and the other two are overflowing. Cadeighja Jones has only been living in the apartments for three months, and she said this is the second time the garbage has piled up.
Its disgusting. Really, Im ready to move out to be honest, said Jones.
Code enforcement officers said they usually dont go out for calls like this because by the time they get there its already cleaned up. However, they told WFTV that if its not cleaned up within 15 days theyll hire someone themselves and then bill the apartment complex's owner.
Owner Kenneth Henry admitted that he hasnt paid the bill because hes struggling.
Im not trying to be a slumlord. It just is what it is right now, said Henry.
Henry is already in trouble with code enforcement for not maintaining the community pool. The agency said it could be forced to put a lien on the property.
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