During a recent government meeting, resident Jeff Glatt raised serious concerns regarding the City of Harrisburg's handling of landlord-tenant complaints. Glatt, a tenant in a 360-unit apartment complex, reported that the city is failing to enforce its own codes, allowing landlords to evade significant fines for noncompliance.

Glatt detailed his personal experience, stating that despite clear violations in his apartment, the landlord received only verbal warnings rather than formal citations. He estimated that potential fines for his unit alone could range from $18,000 to $385,000, highlighting the possibility that other apartments in the complex may also be in violation of city codes.

He expressed frustration over the lack of communication between the city and the magisterial court, where employees were reportedly unaware of their role in the landlord-tenant complaint process. This disconnect raises concerns about the city's overall effectiveness in holding landlords accountable for maintaining minimum housing standards.

Glatt emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that the same out-of-state landlord had previously operated elevators in the building with expired operating certificates for six months. He has documented these issues and has been in contact with city officials since November 2023, but claims that responses have been minimal.

In closing, Glatt affirmed his willingness to testify and support any legal actions the city may pursue against noncompliant landlords, urging the city to take more decisive action to protect tenants' rights and ensure safe living conditions.