Code enforcement doesn't do anything when residents call them, does not have a timeline for re-inspection after a property fails initial inspections
Owners retaliate against renters by raising rent, evicting them, etc. for complaining
Residents must fix things on their own, don't report concerns because of fears of retaliation
Parents risk having their children removed by CPS if conditions (like presence of black mold) don't improve
Safety concerns in neighborhoods about gun violence
Nearby homeless encampments cause mice infestations
Mold, plumbing issues, rodent and cockroach infestations, leaking roofs, broken windows and doors, broken heaters, missing smoke or carbon dioxide detectors, damaged carpets, no hot water