Residents at Spring Creek Mobile Home Park say they're not only struggling with unsafe living conditions — but now also fear retaliation for speaking out.

"We’re getting texts saying that if we talk, we could get evicted," said resident Laurel McLanahan.

According to McLanahan, management has gone beyond simply knocking on doors — she claims they’ve also sent messages directly to residents and even to family members of those who’ve previously spoken out in interviews.

“Instead of explaining themselves or offering to help people, they’re threatening them to stay quiet,” McLanahan said.

We spoke with attorney John Mizner ESQ. to understand the legal implications.

“Regardless of what’s in the lease, it is the landlord’s obligation to make sure the place is habitable for human living — and there are no exceptions,” Mizner stated.

He also emphasized that residents are protected under the First Amendment, which guarantees their right to freedom of speech.

“Each one of these residents has the right to speak their mind. Quite frankly, the only way they’re going to effect change is by putting pressure on the landlords to live up to their legal responsibilities and act like good citizens in this community,” Mizner said.

But for many residents, fear is holding them back. With families to support and the constant threat of eviction looming, speaking out feels too risky. Many say that simply getting by in the current living conditions is already a daily struggle.

We reached out to Parkstone Communities, the Virginia-based owners of the property, as well as the park’s on-site manager for comment. As of now, we have not received a response.