Formal Complaint to Ohio Mobile Homes Program (MHP) Against Poplar Village, Fostoria.

Formal Complaint & Request for Investigation – Evergreen Poplar LLC

Dear Ohio Manufactured Home Program Representative,

I am writing to formally request an immediate investigation into Evergreen Poplar LLC, located at 12400 W. Axline St, Fostoria, OH 44830, regarding their leasing practices, maintenance obligations, unsafe water, sewage drainage and several violations of Ohio’s Manufactured Home Park regulations, EPA Violations, and Fair Housing Act Violations.

Complaint Summary:

1. Multiple Trailers FAILED SEWAGE SYSTEMS Draining Untreated Waste Into Creek (Lot 301, Others unknown/see photos)
2. Regular “Boil Water” Advisories, Families W/out Running Water. 
3. Unsafe Electrical & Circuits That Do Not Work
   
4. Black Mold 
5. Disease Carrying Insect Infestations
6. Questionable Lease Agreements & Potential Violations
   • After signing a Lease-to-Own Agreement for a mobile home within Evergreen Poplar, A Tenant was later forced to sign a separate “Premises Lease Agreement”.
   • This raises concerns regarding deceptive or unfair leasing practices and whether the new lease was implemented to avoid the landlord’s responsibilities.
7. Failure to Maintain Sewage Infrastructure
   • Evergreen Poplar LLC has refused responsibility for sewage maintenance and backups, despite leasing out manufactured home lots with shared infrastructure.
   • The lease improperly shifts all maintenance, including sewage and plumbing issues, onto tenants, which may violate Ohio’s requirements for manufactured home parks to maintain common infrastructure.
   • Repeated sewage backups have been reported, posing potential health hazards and an unsanitary living environment.
8. Lack of Transparency & Disregard for Tenant Rights
   • Tenants are not clearly informed of changes in lease terms and responsibilities.
   • Evergreen Poplar LLC’s lease agreements may contradict Ohio tenant protections, particularly regarding maintenance of park-owned infrastructure.

Request for Action:

I respectfully request that the Ohio Manufactured Home Program:

• Investigate whether Evergreen Poplar LLC is in violation of Ohio’s Manufactured Home Park regulations.
• Review their lease agreements to determine if they unfairly shift responsibilities to tenants.
• Assess whether their handling of sewage maintenance complies with Ohio law.
• Take appropriate enforcement action to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations, and protect tenants from unfair leasing practices.

I am happy to provide copies of the lease agreements, documentation of sewage issues, and any additional evidence as required for your review.

Please confirm receipt of this complaint and provide guidance on the next steps. If necessary, I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this matter further.

Thank you for your time and attention to this urgent issue.

Public Photos & Videos:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pJIgskUBEt5DRmOU8tMUFidloqr6Q3EX?usp=drive_link