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Gloria Stuart, a resident of St. Xavier’s Apartments in Bangor, Maine, endured repeated bat intrusions in her unit starting in July, leading to eight rabies shots and temporary shelter in a tent. While property management claims no infestation was found, legal experts argue the presence of wild animals may violate state habitability laws.
A report by Human Impact Partners highlights how corporate landlords' practices, such as raising rents and neglecting maintenance, are adversely affecting tenants' health, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, and shorter life expectancies. The study underscores the disproportionate impact on communities of color and low-income renters, and calls for regulatory measures to curb the influence of institutional investors in the housing market.