(La Porte County, IN) - The state has filed a lawsuit against the owner of a La Porte County mobile home park on allegations of deplorable living conditions.

 

The legal action was taken against the owner of Deerfield Estates near Kingsford Heights.

 

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said the deplorable living conditions include brown and yellow water, low water pressure and extended service disruptions.

 

He said there’s also been a lack of proper oversight at the mobile home community along U.S. 35 and Route 6 and residents reported flooding from leaks.

 

“My office will not stand by while vulnerable residents, including seniors, are exploited by landlords who shirk their legal responsibilities,” Rokita said.

 

The lawsuit seeks an undisclosed amount of restitution, civil penalties and costs on behalf of residents.

 

The owner of the property is Nelson Communities, a New York based company and owner of a half dozen other mobile home parks in Indiana, according to the lawsuit.