Circle Drive Tenants Demand Rent Relief and Repairs
Residents are organizing against a New York-based landlord following a $200 monthly rent increase and maintenance failures.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Apartments
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Residents of the Circle Drive manufactured home community in Colorado Springs are organizing to demand maintenance and rent relief from their new landlord, Castle Park Investments. Tenants are citing significant concerns about safety and affordability following a $200 monthly rent increase.
Why it matters
Rising maintenance issues and rent hikes are creating financial and living-environment strain for tenants in the community. Residents are now seeking accountability from ownership to address infrastructure failures and cost-of-living impacts.
Tenants face a $200 monthly rent hike and report multiple infrastructure issues, including water quality concerns and non-functional fire hydrants. Additionally, residents noted that current community sidewalks fail to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
The players
Castle Park Investments
A property ownership firm based in New York that recently acquired the Circle Drive manufactured home community.
Colorado Springs Tenants Union
An organization helping local residents coordinate their demands for maintenance and rent relief.
The details
Residents are highlighting a failure to maintain empty trailers alongside hazardous site conditions. These concerns include non-potable water reports and the lack of water in onsite fire hydrants, raising urgent safety questions. Community members are working with the Colorado Springs Tenants Union to formalize their demands for repairs and financial relief following recent property damage from a microburst.
Timeline
August 2026: A microburst caused damage to a neighbor's house and car.
October 24, 2026: Residents plan to hold a community rally.
The Home Front
This dispute over maintenance and accessibility highlights ongoing struggles in managed housing communities to meet basic infrastructure standards. It reflects a broader trend of tension between tenant groups and out-of-state owners regarding property upkeep.
Tenants in similar managed communities should document current infrastructure issues like water quality or safety hazards with photos and written logs. If you are experiencing maintenance failures, consult local tenant support groups to understand your rights regarding habitability.
The takeaway
Organizing as a collective can be an effective way to address systemic property management failures and demand necessary safety repairs. Residents should maintain detailed records of all communication with property management to support future requests for relief.
What happens next
Residents plan to hold a community rally on October 24, 2026.
Further reading
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