TIFFIN, OH — Crystal Lynn, a resident of Tiffin, Ohio, has recently engaged legal counsel to address multiple grievances against University Center Apartments located at 196 E Market St. Lynn’s decision to hire Attorney Brian Williams from Akron stems from a series of alarming issues, including structural damage, theft, and mismanagement at the apartment complex.

Lynn’s ordeal began in September when she noticed her apartment wall caving in, leading to significant water leakage around her furnace. This not only compromised her living environment but also became a health hazard. “You can see all around my furnace which has allowed spiders to get in,” Lynn explained. Her situation escalated after she was bitten by a brown recluse spider, which led to an infection, MRSA, and subsequent surgeries, including emergency ones due to sepsis.

Further complicating matters, Lynn alleges that there were instances of financial misconduct by former property manager Ciara Ireland, who was later fired for an undisclosed reason. “Payments sent via Cash App weren’t put on my ledger list,” Lynn stated, highlighting the discrepancies in her financial records. Current senior property manager Sherri Henry White, who is Ireland’s mother-in-law, has continued to manage the property, but Lynn reports ongoing issues including false accusations against her husband, who has resided there since April 2023 and has done work for the management.

Additionally, Lynn has faced harassment, with the landlord, Sherri Henry White, reportedly calling the police on her at least three times a week. “Our landlord lies about everything,” Lynn said, noting she has kept records of these interactions. “Sherri lied to the police saying that I was hassing her with phone calls.”

The physical condition of the apartment has not only affected Lynn’s health but also her housing stability. “I’ve tried to move, and she is giving other landlords bad references,” Lynn added, indicating that her efforts to relocate have been thwarted by the management’s actions.

The legal action comes in the wake of a significant fire at the complex, which has left several residents, including some of Lynn’s neighbors, homeless. “Many of them are sleeping in their car or at the Findlay mission,” she noted, underscoring the broader impact of the management’s negligence.

Lynn’s objectives with the lawsuit include seeking compensation for her medical expenses, damages due to the apartment’s condition, and rectification of the financial discrepancies. “I have so many pictures and proof it’s ridiculous,” she said, indicating she has substantial evidence to support her claims.

This case sheds light on the broader issues of tenant rights, property management accountability, and the health and safety of residents in rental properties. As the legal proceedings unfold, it will be crucial to observe how Crystal Lynn’s case influences local housing policies and practices in Tiffin, Ohio.

This management practice is relatable to the Poplar Village crisis happening in Fostoria.

University Center ApartmentsPhoto byThe Fostoria Free Press

University Center ApartmentsPhoto byThe Fostoria Free Press

University Center ApartmentsPhoto byThe Fostoria Free Press

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Sherri L.Photo byUniversity Center Apartments

University Center ApartmentsPhoto byThe Fostoria Free Press

University Center ApartmentsPhoto byThe Fostoria Free Press

University Center ApartmentsPhoto byThe Fostoria Free Press