After Recent String Of Shootings, Tenants Question Timing Of Letter Regarding Security Doors

WOODLAND (CBS13) — Just days after a murder in Woodland, a local apartment complex made an offer that at least one tenant is refusing.

David Francis lives at College Manor Apartments. He was stunned when he received a letter Monday on his door from management.

"I have always felt fairly safe here," David Francis said. "Be human, be kind. That's not what I got from this letter."

The note doesn't offer safety tips, instead, it asks tenants if they want an iron security door installed and offers to split the $150 cost. Francis questions the timing and tone of the message.

"It surprised me," he said. Especially after a string of shootings recently including a murder just a few blocks away Sunday night.

"I was just expecting more compassion for what happened for the man whose life was taken. And I don't know if this was their intent, but it really felt like they were preying in people's fears," said Francis.

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Other tenants don't think managers are marketing fear because the same offer was made several years ago. Robert Simpson is a tenant who has lived there for several years.

"At that time there were issues with other residents living here as well. Since then, it's been made a lot better," said Simpson.

But Francis says one time was enough for him.

"Started looking for a new apartment this morning. I am not going to be giving them $75. As soon as I can find a new place I am outta here," said Francis.

CBS13 reached out to management several times Tuesday for this story, but have not heard back.