Owensboro mayor orders apartment complex to clean up mold

Owensboro Mayor Ron Payne is ordering an apartment complex owner to clean up a mold problem.

Jennifer Matthews has been living in Lee Manor Apartments on Fourth Street for the past four years.

Last year, Matthews says she noticed mold forming around her vents.

She tells 14NEWS the problem has gotten so bad that it’s making her sick.

Jennifer has since moved out of her apartment and into her neighbors to escape the mold.

After fighting with management for the past year, she went to city leaders for help.

The mayor responded by asking for a code enforcement officer to meet with all residents about possible mold issues.

He also wants Matthews to come back to the next city commission meeting if it’s not fixed.

We spoke with officials at Diversified Properties, which manages the apartment complex.

They said they weren't aware of the problem but will take care of it.