EO
Ebube Ogbuchi
Feb 2, 2026
This statement is provided for documentation purposes and to establish a clear record of events regarding our tenancy with Concord Apartments and our ongoing request for a refund following the termination of our lease.
Concord Apartments is the worst housing experience I have had as an adult. Management consistently prioritized cosmetic or leasing-side issues over resident communication, responsiveness, and habitability concerns.
During our initial tour, we accessed the building late at night through a front entrance that was unlocked. While entry into the residential floors required a key fob, access to the building itself was easily gained through side entrances and the garage. When this security concern was raised with management, we were told that “only residents know,” which contradicts the claim of a secured building.
We toured and applied for a specific unit and were close to moving in when we were informed that the unit was not ready. Management initially considered allowing us to move in while repairs were ongoing but later decided against it and offered us a different unit. My husband went to view this unit on short notice and did not fully inspect it, relying on management’s assurance that the change was in our best interest.
Prior to move-in, I contacted Concord multiple times regarding discrepancies in the welcome letter. Emails went unanswered until the day of move-in, when I was told the issues would be resolved. Concord provides a phone number during tours that differs from the one listed online and encourages calls for quick responses, yet calls frequently went unanswered.
Upon arrival on move-in day, the odor on our floor was overwhelming and caused breathing discomfort. Inside the unit, the air quality was poor, and the HVAC filter was visibly dirty and soiled. I had to step onto the balcony to breathe properly. This was not related to appliance issues ( though it existed) but to air quality and habitability.
When management was notified, we were initially told that the building was not smoke-free and that residents were allowed to smoke. Minutes later, this statement was reversed after consultation with a superior, and we were told the building is smoke-free and that management believed they knew which residents were smoking.
Due to the unit being uninhabitable for me, I requested either lease termination or relocation. I was told there was resistance to moving us, so I agreed to wait seven days for escalation. During this time, I was unable to sleep in the unit.
On the fourth day, I was informed that our move had been approved. However, this approval was not honored until two days later, and we were required to pay an additional $50/monthly. We accepted this cost to obtain habitable housing. It should be noted that the original unit also had a roach infestation.
The second unit also had significant issues, including:
• A broken washing machine that maintenance marked as “fixed” without actually completing repairs
• Lack of access to in-unit laundry, requiring us to use a laundromat during winter snow conditions
• An exposed/naked wire left in the unit
• Mold-like staining on the kitchen light fixture and cabinetry
Given the cumulative health, safety, and habitability concerns, we documented all conditions and vacated the unit.
Concord accepted our request to end the lease. I requested written confirmation acknowledging lease termination and outlining our refund. Management responded verbally in person but failed to provide written acknowledgment via email.
After vacating the unit, I continued to request our refund. On January 7, Ms. Tina responded, indicating that the refund was being processed and that I would be notified that week. Since then, multiple follow-up emails have gone unanswered.
This documentation demonstrates that I have made repeated, reasonable attempts through multiple communication channels to resolve this matter and obtain the refund owed to us.