Student Exodus: UC Resident Moves Home Over Safety Failures

University of Cincinnati sophomore Tori Diggs returned to her home in Columbus, Ohio, this week after deciding the conditions at CP Cincy, an off-campus apartment complex in Cincinnati, were no longer safe. She is still enrolled in classes in Cincinnati but is paying rent while living away from the building.

Diggs posted her concerns on social media earlier this week. She described finding mold in her roommate's closet and trash accumulating on every floor for two to three weeks. The buildup of waste led to a rodent problem, with mice droppings visible in common areas.

Safety issues escalated during Halloween weekend. A drive-by shooting sent bullets into the apartment lobby. Shortly after, vandals broke the windows of nearly every car parked on the fourth floor of the attached garage.

Diggs stated that while the building owners may not control external crimes, they are responsible for how they handle the aftermath. Debris from the incident remained on site for days. Management promised to install new security by the previous Thursday, but that measure had not been implemented as of her post.

Nearly two weeks after the shooting, a single boarded-up door serves as the only barrier between residents and the public. Diggs said she moved back to Columbus partly due to a fear of retaliation after speaking out. She noted that management had made broken promises regarding repairs and safety upgrades.

FOX19 NOW contacted the CP Cincy leasing office multiple times on Wednesday. Staff members ended the calls when asked for comment. An email was also sent to the corporate team, and a response was pending as of the report's publication.