EDMONDS — A tenant at Housing Hope’s Madrona Highlands property has filed formal complaints with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Human Rights Commission, citing unsafe citing unsafe living conditions, misuse of federal grants, and disability discrimination.

The tenant – who we’ll refer to as “AB” to grant her request to remain anonymous – is arguing that Housing Hope has allowed cigarette smoking, vaping, and illegal drug use to occur openly on its property, despite receiving a Smoke-Free Property Grant from the federal government.

AB also says her community is riddled with criminal activity including prostitution, domestic violence incidents, property damage, and frequent drug deals.

As a disabled individual, AB has also not received requested disability

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