Colorado Apartment Management Confirms Gangs Have Taken Control, Lack Of Government Action
CBZ Management, a company overseeing multiple apartment complexes in Aurora, Colorado, confirmed last week that Venezuelan gang members have taken control of several of their properties. The company’s revelation comes amid growing concerns about crime and gang activity in the area, with little assistance from local or federal authorities.
According to a statement posted by CBZ on social media, they began managing the properties in 2019, working to renovate and improve them. Things were going well until gangs arrived, leading to a surge in crime and tenant complaints. One of the most disturbing incidents occurred in late 2023 when a CBZ representative inspecting a vacated apartment was brutally attacked by gang members after refusing a $500 bribe. The assault left the staff member seriously injured.
Despite clear evidence, many still deny the reality of the situation, sometimes using us as scapegoats. That’s why we are no longer staying silent. We will continue to counter falsehoods with simple facts and evidence.
Yes, gangs did take control of our apartment complexes in…
— Cbz Management (@CbzManagement) October 11, 2024
Following the attack, CBZ reported an increase in illegal squatting, with some tenants returning from vacation to find strangers living in their homes. Police, unable to help, left many of these tenants with no choice but to relocate. CBZ soon learned that these squatters were paying rent to a gang, later identified as the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua.
Despite contacting local officials for help, CBZ received no meaningful response. Federal authorities, including the FBI, Homeland Security, and the Aurora Police, eventually confirmed that the notorious gang was operating in their buildings. However, the gang continued its intimidation, threatening CBZ’s on-site manager and demanding a 50% share of rental income.
Fed-up landlord in CO shares bloody photo of worker claiming he was beaten by Venezuelan gang after refusing a $500 bribe to overlook them staying in a vacant apartment they had taken over.
The company, CBZ management says “Gangs have taken control” of several of their… pic.twitter.com/YeigwkwUDB
— Kory Yeshua (@KoryYeshua) October 14, 2024
CBZ eventually withdrew from the properties for their safety, leaving legitimate tenants fearful and forced to flee. The situation worsened as city officials, instead of providing support, accused CBZ of code violations. Only one city councilwoman, Dani Jurinsky, stepped in to help, assisting tenants and gathering evidence of the gang’s presence.
CBZ concluded their post by criticizing the media and government for denying the crisis and failing to act, leaving their properties to be overrun by violence.