Rent increases and habitability at Woods Grove Apartments
Summary
A wave of tenants and ACE members described rent jumps from $1,000 to over $2,000, cockroach infestations, and ignored repair requests. They're asking the council to support a 3% cap on annual rent increases.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Tenants reported individual rent hikes of more than $1,000 per month, squeezing household budgets for groceries, medical needs, and school supplies.
Tenant families would benefit from rent relief and functioning repairs.
If rents keep climbing, long-term tenants — some living there since 2014 — could be displaced.
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