Columbus tenants face eviction despite claimed payments [Video]

Several tenants of Kent Place Homes say they paid their rent on time only to find out months of payments never made it to the property management office.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Residents of Kent Place, a low-income housing community in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, are facing a distressing situation as they receive eviction notices for allegedly unpaid rent, despite claiming they have made timely payments.

Several tenants report receiving shocking notices of substantial rent arrears.

Brandy Hall is one of several residents who was told she owes thousands of dollars in back rent.

“I got my paper on my door, and it was $8,000,” she said,

Tenant Heavenly Sisson expressed disbelief, saying, “They’re saying we have to pay $8,600 back that we already paid.”

The emotional toll on the residents is evident. When asked about their state of mind, Hall responded, “I cry at work, I cry every night. …