Question:
“We’ve been having trouble with water utilities in our park for a while now. Every time we submit a report, the management tells us they will fix it, but they never do. How do residents get the park to fix our utilities?”
-Rebecca G. (57), Plattsburgh, NY
Answer:
We’re sorry your management isn’t taking proper initiative to repair the utilities in your park. You’re right that the continued maintenance of utilities and services used by the all residents is the responsibility of park management, and problems with these services must be remedied in a reasonable, timely manner.
If park management continues to neglect fixing or repairing basic utilities and services such as water, you may need to contact the office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in your area. After filing a report, the department will schedule your park for an inspection and may help temporarily remediate the issue until the services are fixed. There may also be local government agencies which oversee housing in your jurisdiction and can provide similar services as the HUD.
If these issues persist, you may wish to seek legal counsel with an attorney specializing in residential law.
Overview:
- Contact the office of the Department of Housing and Development (HUD) pertaining to your area.
