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Let them live there

It is an absolute shame that people who depend on safe, comfortable and functional housing have to deal with our city's slumlords, Skip Alston and Bill Agapion. I would address then as mister, but that title has some respect. I know there is a market for this type of housing and these men fill that need, but when a person's safety is an issue, it's time for action by authorities.

Please keep the pressure on these guys, who do not take responsibility and always have an excuse to prolong the situation, if they do anything at all. If they say there are no problems, I challenge them to live in their questionable properties for a week. I can't wait to hear the excuse for sidestepping that one.

Michael B. Zales
Greensboro

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Lilly [TypeKey Profile Page] said:

Great letter Mr. Zales. I don't know why the powers that be in this city have let these 2 slumlords get away with it for so long. Is/was someone being paid off? How can anyone who has a soul allow other human beings to reside in those vermin infested, run down hell holes, then actually take money for it each month?
My realm is way out there.. this certainly goes beyond my realm.

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