Moed advocates for victims of landlord negligence

INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Justin Moed (D-Indianapolis) joined the Attorney General’s homeowner protection unit to investigate the circumstances at Capital Place Apartments. Vital water services have been disconnected and Citizens Energy has threatened to disconnect gas services. 

State Rep. Justin Moed (D-Indianapolis) announced he will advocate for renters by pushing for stronger legislation that will protect tenants from predatory landlords. 

“I am disturbed by the news of another property operated by Aloft Management failing to provide basic acceptable living conditions,” Moed said. “Utility services are included with rent in this complex, and now residents are left in unlivable conditions because the property manager failed to pay the bills. This is not the first instance of negligence by this property manager. Taking money from residents and not following through with basic services outlined in their lease is the equivalent of theft.”

Moed is also urging the Attorney General’s office to look into potential misuse of federal, state and local relief dollars. 

“A thorough investigation should be performed to evaluate if Aloft Management received federal stimulus dollars, while neglecting to make critical utility payments,” Moed said. 

“I'm relieved the City of Indianapolis was able to come to a temporary agreement with Citizens Energy to turn water services back on for tenants, but residents deserve a permanent solution,” Moed said. “Bad actors should be held accountable — it is a criminal act to collect money from tenants and not provide services.”