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Tenant claims landlord covered up mold with drywall, paint Play Video
February 16, 2024 4:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - Terri Taylor says she feels sick living in her house and it's because there's mold all over the place. Before she moves out of the rental property, she's sharing a warning for other renters. "He won't fix it, I've been dealing with this since August," said... more » -
Neighbors feel duped by new rental community off O'Neal Lane Play Video
October 17, 2023 3:28 PM
BATON ROUGE - A single-family residential development has some people upset. They thought the new homes were going to be sold, but it turns out they are rental units. The Villas at Oak Bend are located on South Harrell's Ferry Road east of O'Neal Lane in Baton Rouge. The... more » -
Facebook rental scam traps two men, both out $1,400 Play Video
July 7, 2023 4:32 PM
BATON ROUGE - Two men were swindled out of their hard-earned cash while trying to secure a place to live. They didn't find out about the scam until they ran into one another at the same house they were trying to rent. The house was advertised on Facebook Marketplace.... more » -
Rats destroy belongings in storage unit, owner says he's not responsible Play Video
October 12, 2022 4:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - The renter of a storage unit says rats destroyed his belongings, but the owner of the storage facility says it's the renter's responsibility to make sure their space is clean. Tarek Mustafa says he moved his stuff into A Storage Mall on Florida Boulevard in March.... more » -
Detour dilemma: property owner raises concerns over parish bridge project Play Video
September 27, 2022 4:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - The City Parish plans to replace a bridge off of O'Neal Lane and will need to borrow property for a detour while that work happens. One of the property owners involved isn't happy with the city's offer or the explanation of the project details and contacted 2... more » -
Water turned off at apartment building, management company unreachable Play Video
August 9, 2022 3:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - Tenants living at an apartment building say their water was turned off last month and they've been trying to contact the management company to find out why. So far, management has been unreachable and the Baton Rouge Water Company says the bill hasn't been paid. Mark... more » -
WBRZ viewers rally to help woman who lost $1,500 to rental scam just before Christmas Play Video
December 17, 2020 6:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - A person caught up in a rental scam received some much-needed help after 2 On Your Side shared her story . Some viewers saw WBRZ's story with Genell Smalls and wanted to help out after she was taken advantage of. "Food-wise it's affected us a lot,... more » -
Nearly a third of U.S. residents didn't pay rent this month
April 9, 2020 12:34 PM
The economic toll of the virus pandemic has reached such epic proportions that CNN reports nearly a third of American renters didn't pay their rent this month. The data, obtained from the National Multifamily Housing Council , reports that of the more than 13 million units covered in the... more » -
Government measures put in place to help those struggling to pay rent Play Video
April 2, 2020 9:19 AM
BATON ROUGE- With 6.6 million people applying for unemployment across the nation many aren't sure how they'll pay rent and their bills during the #COVID19 pandemic. Government officials on the national and local levels have put restrictions in place to alleviate that pressure for the time being. On... more » -
Property investor not bending to seller's demands for more money Play Video
March 25, 2019 6:27 PM
UPDATE: After the 2 On Your Side report Monday, the two parties have met and come to an agreement. ***** BATON ROUGE - A woman who signed a purchase agreement for a house says the seller now wants more money from her. Lorella Gills has been investing... more » -
Landlord abandoned by tenant, burglarized
April 27, 2018 6:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - A landlord says her tenant decided to stop paying bills and abandoned the property late last year. Then, this week someone broke in and took everything. "They took everything, they took everything they wanted," said Linda Grace. The story has changed slightly since 2 On... more » -
Renter helped repair house, losing house to higher rent Play Video
December 15, 2017 6:23 PM
BATON ROUGE - A woman who's been renting a house for years is learning a tough lesson and will likely soon have to find a new place to live. The house on Wyandotte Street in Baton Rouge has been fixed up from flood damage. Patricia Anders put some of... more » -
Rental house falling into sinkhole will be demolished Play Video
December 4, 2017 6:48 PM
BATON ROUGE - A rental house with a growing sinkhole underneath it will soon be demolished. The City-Parish investigated, following an inquiry from 2 On Your Side and determined it would be the best option. The homeowner received the news last week and says he's ready to wash his... more » -
Rent to own investment washed away after loan goes unpaid Play Video
November 20, 2017 6:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - A rent to own deal might have been too good to be true. Now a woman and her four grandchildren are likely going to be kicked out of their home. For at least the last year, the man who bought a home in Baton Rouge then... more » -
Tenants leave for vacation, come home to find furniture has been removed
October 18, 2017 7:23 PM
BATON ROUGE - A shocking find at an apartment when a couple living there came home to nothing. While they were on vacation, their furniture was moved out for a paint job. Lisa and Tim Villar say their furniture is damaged and they want someone to take responsibility. ... more » -
Woman fears rental scam cost her hundreds Play Video
October 17, 2017 6:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - Ads for a new home aren't what they appear. A rental-type scam may have reappeared in Baton Rouge and it's already cost one person $1,500. Jenny Wilson says she's been wrapped up in this scam since May. "He didn't seem like the type of man... more » -
Tenant wants out of lease after multiple flooding mishaps Play Video
October 13, 2017 6:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - There's a lot to look over when you sign a lease on an apartment but one woman says she's got to go no matter what she signed. She claims the landlord has been irresponsible when it comes to maintaining a safe living environment. When you walk... more » -
Storage unit renters refunded following 2 On Your Side report Play Video
April 27, 2017 6:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - A storage company decided to reimburse two renters after their contents were destroyed. Both Lynette Elps and Donnis White reached out to 2 On Your Side last week. White was the focus of a 2 On Your Side report last Thursday . Following the report, each... more » -
Renter claims landlord not making repairs, evicted Wednesday Play Video
April 26, 2017 6:22 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A renter was evicted from her apartment Wednesday for withholding rent from her landlord. Durante Converse tells 2 On Your Side she has good reason. There's mold growing in her apartment, in the air ducts, under the sinks and along the floorboards. After repeatedly asking her... more » -
Storage renter finds belongings destroyed by mold, insects Play Video
April 20, 2017 6:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - A woman went to collect her furniture and other belongings from a storage shed only to find all its contents were destroyed. Donnis White says she went to her Life Storage locker on Florida Boulevard Monday but says all her items had been damaged by water,... more » -
Continued FEMA assistance denied for woman paying rent, mortgage Play Video
December 5, 2016 6:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - A flood victim says she's been denied continued rental assistance from FEMA. While Anne Duvall repairs her home in Baton Rouge, she's been living in an apartment. FEMA awarded Duvall money to, which covered the deposit and the first month's rent. It did not cover utilities.... more » -
Renting in Baton Rouge could become cheaper soon Play Video
April 21, 2016 2:08 PM
BATON ROUGE - Sky-high rent could be falling for many people sometime this year, industry insiders suspect after looking into the number of apartments coming on the market. More than one-thousand new units are on the market, and Craig Davenport of Cook Moore and Associates said in presentation Thursday,... more »