Residents Say Migrant Workers Being Charged More At MetroWest Condos

Residents in a MetroWest neighborhood say landlords are ripping off foreign workers employed at Universal Olrando's cultural exchange program.

Channel 9 found that six to eight people were living inside two-bedroom units at the Azur at MetroWest condos on Raleigh Street. The landlord was charging $3,000 per month for each unit when the going rate for other tenants is only $1,100.

Some neighbors said the overcrowded units are ruining the neighborhood.

"When they are here there's a lot of foot traffic, like a street party or something. People have their doors open. People are drinking," said Keith Tomasek, an Azur resident.

The California-based landlord is accused of several code violations. Universal said it has not yet confirmed a problem, but it pledges to continue reaching out to Azur residents to find a solution.

Source : http://www.wftv.com/