Concerns Rise Among Shreveport Apartment Residents Over Water Bills

Shreveport, LA, September 6, 2025

News Summary

Residents of Cambridge Court 2 Apartments in Shreveport are increasingly worried about unpaid water bills totaling nearly $70,000, linked to their landlord Jeff Hogan. Following a recent rent increase, tenants fear losing water service and have reported ongoing maintenance issues. State legislation is being proposed to hold landlords accountable for unpaid utilities, raising alarms among residents of other complexes facing similar challenges. The Shreveport Department of Water and Sewerage is in talks with Hogan about financial resolutions to avoid service disruptions.

Shreveport, La. – Residents of the Cambridge Court 2 Apartments in Shreveport have expressed increasing worry over unpaid water bills linked to their landlord, Jeff Hogan, who is currently in arrears for nearly $70,000. These financial concerns have escalated following a rent increase of at least $50 earlier this year, raising alarms among tenants about the overall management of the property.

The unpaid water bills had put water service at risk of being shut off, prompting tenants to voice their frustration. Last week, Hogan made a $10,000 payment to postpone the impending water cut-off. However, many residents remain apprehensive as their rent payments include the water bill, leading them to question the owner’s commitment to fulfilling his financial responsibilities.

Compounding these worries, residents have reported numerous maintenance issues within the complex, with many work orders not being completed in a timely manner. One tenant detailed a case of stained carpet that requires replacement, highlighting the need for improved living conditions.

Hogan, a former Shreveport city councilman, is not only behind on water bills but also owes approximately $14,500 in property taxes and approximately $3,100 in city taxes. These financial troubles have caused concern among the tenants and prompted state officials to take action. State Representative Steven Jackson has sponsored legislation aimed at holding landlords accountable for nonpayment of utilities, which stipulates that landlords with outstanding debts exceeding $25,000 could potentially face up to 20 years in prison.

The Shreveport Department of Water and Sewerage is in communication with Hogan regarding the status of his overdue bills, and city officials have confirmed that they will not shut off water services immediately as discussions are ongoing about payment solutions. Historical context indicates that similar situations have led to the closure of other apartment complexes due to unpaid utility bills.

Concerns are not isolated to Cambridge Court 2. Residents of two other complexes, Village Square and Southern Oaks, have also encountered issues with potential water shutoffs due to a cumulative debt exceeding $188,000. Complaints from Village Square residents include a lack of communication and inadequate management from property owners, prompting further scrutiny of multi-family housing conditions in Shreveport.

Moving forward, the water department is working closely with apartment management to establish payment plans and ensure residents are notified well in advance of any future water service interruptions. Additionally, an audit of the Shreveport water department revealed inconsistencies in billing and account management, which have been primarily attributed to staff turnover and training challenges.

As negotiations continue, residents at Cambridge Court 2 and other affected complexes are hoping for a resolution to ensure that vital services and maintenance are not compromised further.

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• KTBS: Another Shreveport Apartment Complex Behind on Water Bill
• Wikipedia: Shreveport
• KSLA: Water Nearly Shut Off at Two West Shreveport Apartment Complexes
• Google Search: Shreveport water bills
• Shreveport-Bossier Advocate: Audit Finds Inconsistencies in Water Billing
• Google Scholar: Shreveport water billing
• The Center Square: Louisiana News
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Shreveport
• KPLC: Bill to Hold Landlords Accountable Passes
• Google News: Shreveport water utilities

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